The Portage between Skidway Lake and the South Brule River

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Portaging Direction: From Skidway Lake (upstream) to the South Brule River

A reasonably good landing with a solid bottom. There are large rocks here, but they are flat and easy to stand on.

The portage is mostly level along its length. It is also dry. The only obstacles are some rocky sections and a few "rooty" areas.

Top of the line landing on this end. Bottom is solid with flat rocks in shallow water.

Now that you've made it over the portage, visit: SOUTH BRULE RIVER

Portaging Direction: From the South Brule River (downstream) to Skidway Lake

The bottom is hard with lots of smaller rocks and gravel. You'll have no problems landing a canoe here.

The portage is mostly level with a few rocks and tree roots along the pathway. What is also of note is that there are no muddy areas.

The portage ends at this pretty little bay on the western end of Skidway Lake. The landing here has a fairly firm bottom. There are some submerged rocks here, but they are flat, so its easy to stand on them. This bay is very attractive when all the lily pads are in bloom.

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

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