Length of portage: 200m

Portage maintenance regular or low: Regular.

Elevation above Sea Level @ Big Porcupine Lake is 477 meters.

Elevation above Sea Level @ Bonnechere Lake is 476 meters.

Difference in elevation: 1 meters.

Elevation of highest point: 481 meters. Overall rise/fall: 5 meters.

Landing at Big Porcupine Lake

Topography of under-water approach: Sandy beach, interspersed with a few small rocks.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: No impediments.

Topography of the ascending grade: Eroded sandy 6' rise to the trail, with some exposed rocks and roots.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: Not much room for organizing gear and canoes. Take care to not block access for others

- Approach to the landing.

- Side view of the landing.

- Rise to the actual trail.

Portage Trail

General description: The portage is quite pleasant. Potential for some slippery sections close to Big Porcupine.

Topographical impediments to travelling: There's a 30' pronounced steep descent to the Bonnechere landing, across bare rock which could be tricky in wet conditions.

Areas susceptible to impact by periods of rain or beaver flooding: None.

- Eroded section of the portage.

- Better section of the portage.

Landing at Bonnechere Lake

Topography of under-water approach: Smooth shallow sand beach with some mucky areas.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: There's a small sandy beach area at the landing. At high water, the first ledge of rock above the beach might become the disembarking area.

Topography of the ascending grade: 30' pronounced steep ascent up exposed rock to the actual portage.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: Just the steep rise. The first ledge of rock could serve as a holding area, to keep gear out of the way of others.

- Looking down toward the landing.

- The landing seen from the water.

Submitted by Barry Bridgeford, visited July 2011, submitted April 2012