The Portage between Caribou Lake and Horseshoe Lake

Portaging Direction: From Caribou Lake to Horseshoe Lake

Great landing on the Caribou Lake end of this portage (August 20, 2023).

This heavily used portage is short and well-maintained. The path is generally flat. Very few rocks or other obstacles to contend with (June 29, 2025).

Older video footage of this portage (August 20, 2023).

You'll find another good landing when you reach the Horseshoe Lake side of the portage (August 20, 2023).

Now that you've made it over the portage, visit: HORSESHOE LAKE

Portaging Direction: From Horseshoe Lake to Caribou Lake

Sand bottom with a few well spaced boulders to launch or land your watercraft between (August 20, 2023).

This portage has very little elevation change and the portage path is well worn by the passage of many feet (June 29, 2025).

Older video footage of this portage (August 20, 2023).

Solid spot to put in or take out on the Caribou Lake side of this portage (August 20, 2023).

Now that you've made it over the portage, visit: CARIBOU LAKE

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