Tin Can Mike to Horse

Boundary Waters portage
Posted by: bogwalker
Season/Year: Spring 04
Water Level: average
Length: 80 rods
Rating: easy
Additional Perspectives:
j-stroke
Pax
DLK

Portage Description:
Relatively easy and wide portage. A slight downhill going into Horse otherwise an easy walk.

Lake after portage: Horse
Known campsites: 7
Lake Description:

Large lake with numerous islands and bays. Can be a difficult paddle in stiff NW wind. Horse River goes out to the east while a river and pretty waterfall come in from the west from Fourtown Lake. Lake formerly held resorts and logging camps. Campsite straight across from portage in from TCM was one resort-many artifacts still can be seen. The campsite on the peninsula to the NE of the resort site is a former logging camp and also contains artifacts. At the far north end is the other resort site-but we did not investigate the site.

Portage from Horse into:
Lower Basswood Falls
Fourtown
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