![]() 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
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.
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.
![]() Thanks to Jeffrey McMurtrie of Maps By Jeff for supplying the base map. Submitted by Barry Bridgeford, visited July 2011, submitted April 2012 |