Near Portage Trail
Enjoying the Thorofare in a packraft, approaching the Portage Trail launch/landing site, when returning from Upper Priest Lake.
Near Portage Trail
Heading out, into the beautiful conifer forest. Bear grass and other wildflowers starting to bloom on a perfect first day of summer. Navigation Trail southern trailhead.
Near Portage Trail
Portage Trail, used to carry kayaks and other small boats, goes through the beautiful conifer forest on its way from the parking area to the launch site.
Near Portage Trail
First glimpses through the trees, of the Thorofare, a wide, calm creek connecting Priest Lake and Upper Priest Lake.
Near Portage Trail
The small boats launch site on the banks of the Thorofare, an easy to paddle creek connecting Priest Lake and Upper Priest Lake.

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Portage Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Short, wide, gentle forest trail from a parking area to a kayak (and other small boats) launch site.
0.2
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.24mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
91ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,535ft
High Point
2,444ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking area, Portage Trail gently descends through the forest, on a wide path. The path first curves to the left. A while later, it curves to the right to reveal the Thorofare, a wide, calm creek. A few steps later, the launch site is reached. Here is where people launch and land their kayaks, canoes, packrafts, and other small boats.

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