Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - Shangri-La up along the B-R-T
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Had some help paddling. Stayed at the 4 star eastern most campsite on Clearwater Lake, which provides a great swimming/rock jumping platform just behind camp. Our camp site entertainer. Fishing was both phenomenal & relaxing. ....and we gorged ourselves with the spoils. A popular after dinner spot. We visited Gogebic Lake. It seems everytime I visit the campsite there is a new rock creation. Just upstream from the B-R-T bridge, the water level was perfect for a most enjoyable hydro massage. Our little touch of sunshine. Paddling Clearwater Lake. Johnson Falls shower. Family photo. I've been to Johnson Falls many times. But, I must admit, I've never walked down stream (below the lower falls) very far. Doing so for the first time, revealed something even more impressive (IMHO) than the falls. All 'n' all it was an awesome trip with great weather, family, friends & fishing. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote inspector13: " Better explaination than anything I could come up with. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Paddling down Clearwater Lake mommy - daughter paddle supper Relaxing evening mossy log across creek along the B-R-T. Gogebic recliners Jewel weed (touch-me-not) Refreshing creek cleanup Family photo w/colossal cedar tree For those that might be interested? Here is a video that should definitively show how to get to the colossal cedar tree from Lower Johnson Falls. Video Daddy's girl |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Trip Name: Shangri-La up along the B-R-T. Entry Point: 62 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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WhiteWolf |
quote AndySG: "Yet another great report Paul. Of course, I've learned to never expect anything less from you. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote fitgers1: "All your reports make for excellent reading. Thank you for a great report on Gogebic. I'll be there this summer. So you got there from the Clearwater - Pike portage via the BRT. I understand that there is in fact supposed to be a portage from Pike directly to Gogebic. Do you know if this is correct? Did you find such a portage while you were there? Sorry for the delayed response. We haven't had internet since last summer so my visits here have been few @ far between. Thanks for the kind words. To answer your question, yes there is such a trail. It is mentioned in this trip report as well as my most recent trip report "The fall falls @ overlooks tour". Without question it is among the steepest trails you'll encounter in the BWCA. Read the trip reports more closely for more info. You'll love Gogebic! |
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fitgers1 |
Thanks for the great info. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
The chair is made by GCI Outdoors. We've had similar experiences with various other chairs. We absolutely love these for comfort @ packability. The big drawback is that they are quite heavy. We have been searching in vain for a lighter version. So far no luck. |
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AndySG |
I am targeting that area for my next trip. Thanks for all the great information. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote nctry: "Great report as always. I've found my shorter trips have held as good of memories as the longer ones. Welcome home!" Yes, this one was short - but sweet. :) |
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inspector13 |
This is only a guess, but by the description of your location the yellow marker could be showing the boundary between section 29 and section 28. The state owns land on the south shore in section 28. |
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alpine525 |
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