Portage Description:
A wide, flat trail (it used to have a railroad!). On windy days, Alton often greets you with whitecaps. Use caution if wet-footing the put-in, since the submerged rocks are slippery and jagged.
Lake after portage: Alton
Known campsites: 8+
Lake Description:
Fairly large, with a couple of sand beaches. Very deep in spots, and entirely spring-fed. Crowded but easy to reach.
Portage from Alton into:
Beth
Wonder
Kelso
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