Mouse Lake to Mink Creek Portage
Length of portage: 1705 meters. Portage maintenance regular or low: Regular. Elevation above Sea Level @ Mouse Lake is 350 meters. Elevation above Sea Level @ Mink Creek is 403 meters (approx.). Difference in elevation: 53 meters (approx.). Elevation of highest point: 415 meters. Overall rise/fall: 65 meters (approx.). Landing at Mouse Lake Co-ordinates of location: N46° 00.876' W78° 43.805' Topography of under-water approach: Shallow water, mud, silt, and rock. Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: A slight lift over the rocks at waters edge. Topography of the ascending grade: Slight grade. There is an exit for a spring at the end of the boardwalk. Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: Uneven and wet ground is helped by having the boardwalk to use. Clear access to the landing ...The shoreline, a small stream enters the lake from under the boardwalk ... A little mucky where the stream ends ... Most of the area tends to be a little spongy ... Portage Trail General description: A long trail that starts climbing as soon as you begin and keeps climbing for the majority of the trail. A fairly umimpeded walk, but there are a few places that are rocky/rooty with a steep climb. The last section approaching Mink Creek is quite welcome after the first kilometer. Topographical impediments to travelling: Only a couple of places where rocks or roots are an issue. Areas susceptible to impact by periods of rain or beaver flooding: None, any places that may be susceptible have boardwalks in place. Landing at Club Lake Co-ordinates of location: N46° 00.332' W78° 44.650' Topography of under-water approach: Very shallow water and mud. Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: Mud. Topography of the ascending grade: Slight grade, dirt covered by pine needles. Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: None The log is very useful ...Muddy landing ... Mud ... Plenty of room for canoes and gear ... Thanks to Jeffrey McMurtrie of Jeff'sMap for supplying the base-layer map component by Creative Commons licensing. Submitted by Chris Taylor, visited September 2014, submitted October 26, 2014 |