Length of portage: 190 meters.

Portage maintenance regular or low: Regular.

Elevation above Sea Level @ Mink Creek is 403 meters (approx.).

Elevation above Sea Level @ Big Thunder Lake is 405 meters.

Difference in elevation: 2 meters (approx.).

Elevation of highest point: 412 meters (as per 'JM'). Overall rise/fall: 9 meters.

(Above data extracted from 'Jeff's Map')

Landing at Mink Creek

Co-ordinates of location: N45° 59.958' W78° 44.360'

Topography of under-water approach: Mud.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: A 0.5m lift out of canoe. If possible, when loading or unloading, secure canoe and carry directly to haulage area all non-waterproof items.

Topography of the ascending grade: Flat to haulage area with a carry over some logs and rocks.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: This is very soft wet ground. You cannot get to the haulage area without sinking into the mud somewhere. Some well placed logs and rocks help.

Portage Trail

General description: A short trail with a steep climb up from Mink Creek that levels off, then downhill to Big Thunder Lake.

Topographical impediments to travelling: At the Mink Creek landing, mud can be an issue. The trail is very rocky and rooty.

Areas susceptible to impact by periods of rain or beaver flooding: Mink Creek landing.

Landing at Big Thunder Lake

Topography of under-water approach: Shallow water, silt.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: None.

Topography of the ascending grade: Slight grade to haulage area.

Impediments to moving gear to portage trail: None

Submitted by Chris Taylor, visited September 2014, submitted October 26, 2014