Horse to Lower Basswood Falls

Boundary Waters portage
Posted by: DLK
Season/Year: Summer 02
Water Level: low
Length: 3=175 rods
Rating: average
Additional Perspectives:
wally
Jeff

Portage Description:
Going from Horse Lake up the Horse River into Lower Basswood Falls there are 3 regular portages of 50 rods, 50 rods and 75 rods. All are pretty easy. The only problem this trip was the low water level forcing some extra maneuvering in 3 or 4 places. Allow a little extra time.

Lake after portage: Lower Basswood Falls
Known campsites: not sure
Lake Description:

Basswood Falls was beautiful but very busy!

Portage from Lower Basswood Falls into:

 
 
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