Wally is right it's worth the look, especially in high water. Portage is quite distant from upper Basswood falls. Lower Basswood is powerful to watch. I'd save the river for a spring or fall trip (not tied to  Pr. Portage for border) and less Traffic.

From Kett I'd go Tuck/Cecil McIntyre, since you are planning a Sarah return.

A look at Kett in the morning

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