Length of portage: 750 meters.

Portage maintenance: Regular.

Elevation above Sea Level @ Brigham Lake. ~ 176 meters.

Elevation above Sea Level @ Opalescent Lake ~ 205 meters.

Difference in elevation: ~ 29 meters.

Elevation of highest point: 212 meters.

Overall Rise/Fall: ~ 36 meters.

Landing at Brigham Lake

location: South shore of Brigham Lake

Topography of under-water approach: Weeds, muck and rocks.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: Landing is shared with a campsite located very close by. Campsite users may not appreciate need to keep the portage landing clear.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: Sloped rocks may be impeded by campsite users.

Topography of the ascending grade: Grade starts upward immediately from the landing.

Looking north across the landing area ...

Portage Trail

General description: Portage trail was well maintained and worn. The rocky topography is rugged in a few spots. One section close to the Opalescent end is particularly steep, with large rocks forming difficult 'steps'.

Looking south down the portage's rough decent ...

Landing at Opalescent Lake

Topography of under-water approach: Shallow with some deadwood and rocks to maneuver around.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: A couple of rocks on the north edge of the landing's bay lend themselves to unloading. The landing area in front of the portage sign is a bit shallow and could be awkward for unloading.

Topography of the ascending grade: Rough rocky area on the north side and a 'rocky=rooty' slope up from the end of the bay area.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: The prementioned rocks and slope.

Looking west, ashore to the two landing options ...

Slope of rocks and roots .. leading down to the landing at the west end of the bay ...

Looking down to the rocky landing area on the north side of the bay ...

Canoe being loaded at the rocky landing area on the north side of the bay ...

Date visited: August 2016 ... Submitted by: Barry Bridgeford, March 28th, 2016