PRK,

You asked about the portage from Plough to Ottertrack.  Not pleasant, but I have been on much worse in other parts of the park.  I was triple portaging, which I hate to admit, but it will show in a later trip report anyway.  I had a 42 lbs canoe, one 50 lbs  pack and a 45 lbs pack. Yes, I know, a ridiculous amount of gear for a solo.  Still in my lifelong learning curve. The portage is 142 rods and has a couple of very steep , but relatively short sections.  It took me exactly 2 hours total, but I am not exactly fleet of foot anymore.  It had been some time since there had been any rain and I believe it would have been much worse if the portage was wet.

I stayed in the first 4 star sight after turning North off the border route, which was a nice camp.  I looked at the other 4 star on the North end and I liked it a bit better.  I would quote you campsite ID numbers, but apparently PaddlePlanner is down at the moment, just after midnight.

Hope this helps.  Have a safe trip.

Regards,

MossBack