Brent to DarkyQuetico portage Posted by: Tim Atkinson Season/Year: Summer 04 Water Level: low Length: 20 and 180 and 10 rods Rating: average | Additional Perspectives: Sojourner
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Portage Description: This is actually three portages. The first one begins on the western end of Brent and is an easy 20 rod up and over. Then it is a short paddle to the 180 rod portage. This trail was fairly flat and easy in the past, but the beavers have been busy and and 2-3 parts of the old trail are now under water. You could float your canoe in these areas and turn the 180 into many portages or as I prefer continue on along the beaver pond/stream. There are some deadfalls and low hanging trees to negotiate. The worst part is the trail now requires you to walk sideways on a steep hill----be careful with your balance. After the 180 rodder there is an unnamed pond just before Darky and finally a short easy portage takes you into Darky. Lake after portage: Darky Known campsites: 5 Lake Description: Nice lake with good pictos on the southern end. Campsites on the western side seem to be the best. Portage from Darky into: Return to Brent Ballard Argo Tanner
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