Indian Portage Trail

[nicolepaul]

I'm planning to portage a canoe from Lake Richie to McCargoe Cove.
Could you tell me about that trek so I know what to expect?
Thanks.

[Ingo]

I'm planning to portage a canoe from Lake Richie to McCargoe Cove.
Could you tell me about that trek so I know what to expect?
Thanks.

Here's a link from a trip in the opposite direction, McCargoe to Chippewa, but it covers that section. The trip log has some descriptions of the portages and approx times.
http://moskeybasin.com/IR2002/Main.html
You definitely want to take advantage of Lakes Livermore and LaSage as opposed to portaging the whole way, if that was what you were thinking!

[Kevinl]

It's going to be a long day. You'll encounter some hills between each set of lakes, both ups and downs. I have done Chickenbone to Richie, twice, with kayaks, and it wore me down. You'll be going one portage further than that. Might be different with a canoe. But as long as you're not in any hurry, you should enjoy the variety of lakes you'll go through. I recommend you take your time and enjoy it, fish a little, especially at Chickenbone, which is worth a day and a night in itself.

[nicolepaul]

Thank you for your responses. I'm feeling ready to rock the portage!
Hey Ingo...it looks like you had an amazing trip. Love the photos!