The Lost Portage is no longer Lost - Everglades Exploration Network2024-03-29T14:41:28Zhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/the-lost-portage-is-no-longer?commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A73835&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFlex - amazing report. I thi…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-16:2541133:Comment:735352017-01-16T14:26:10.034ZJayhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Jay
<p>Flex - amazing report. I think Ann and I missed you by 2 nights at Lonesome. I think the fisherman left a big blue tarp up there. We were fortunate - we had the place to ourselves. During planning or our trip, we were considering the portage...but the water seemed low. You confirmed that. We appreciate the recon!</p>
<p>Flex - amazing report. I think Ann and I missed you by 2 nights at Lonesome. I think the fisherman left a big blue tarp up there. We were fortunate - we had the place to ourselves. During planning or our trip, we were considering the portage...but the water seemed low. You confirmed that. We appreciate the recon!</p> Hi Vivian and thanks! I was s…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-14:2541133:Comment:738362017-01-14T18:25:22.673ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>Hi Vivian and thanks! I was so happy to take some night pics finally! That was my plan for the whole trip, but Graveyard is so overgrown now that it no longer has that eerie feel. I was really hoping for Lonesome, but it was just sooo packed, that I could barely see the sky!</p>
<p>I'd do this again, but with more water and starting from the south end. Seasonal water levels as indicated by that gauge is the key. We had a new moon, so tides were close to a full, maybe it helped a bit like you…</p>
<p>Hi Vivian and thanks! I was so happy to take some night pics finally! That was my plan for the whole trip, but Graveyard is so overgrown now that it no longer has that eerie feel. I was really hoping for Lonesome, but it was just sooo packed, that I could barely see the sky!</p>
<p>I'd do this again, but with more water and starting from the south end. Seasonal water levels as indicated by that gauge is the key. We had a new moon, so tides were close to a full, maybe it helped a bit like you say!<br/> <br/> <cite>vivian said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/the-lost-portage-is-no-longer?page=7&commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A73835&x=1#2541133Comment73835"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Wow, I REALLY enjoyed this write up and very happy you brought your photo kit (even though heavy) to take those pictures at canepatch. You both are just incredible!<br/> <br/> We were going to do this as well but I was concerned with the negative tides and decided against it. I had talked with John and he had told me the best time to run it was when we would have had a good rainy season and a full moon incoming tide. I guess that keeps the water from flowing out? What do you think about that? Also, your tip on boat weight would have made our canoes very difficult to move. We are definitely going to do this, on my list of things I have yet to accomplish in the Everglades.<br/> <br/> BTW: we camped with that couple you met on canepatch when we were on Darwins.</div>
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</blockquote> Thanks Charlie .. you guyz pa…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-14:2541133:Comment:736402017-01-14T18:14:26.522ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>Thanks Charlie .. you guyz paved the way!!</p>
<p>So you went swimming too? I love that spot, next time I'll bring mask, fins & snorkel! ;)</p>
<p>Yeah the hard mud action was maybe about 1/4 mile in our case. Leah had an exceptionally lightweight setup (boat & gear), but even at double that, like I was, it's well within the range of a typical paddler's camping-touring rig (kayak or canoe).</p>
<p>The other 1/4 mile the boat kinda floated so just had to be pulled or pushed through…</p>
<p>Thanks Charlie .. you guyz paved the way!!</p>
<p>So you went swimming too? I love that spot, next time I'll bring mask, fins & snorkel! ;)</p>
<p>Yeah the hard mud action was maybe about 1/4 mile in our case. Leah had an exceptionally lightweight setup (boat & gear), but even at double that, like I was, it's well within the range of a typical paddler's camping-touring rig (kayak or canoe).</p>
<p>The other 1/4 mile the boat kinda floated so just had to be pulled or pushed through that straightaway section. The hard part was gaining traction in that soft mud in the middle. That "Lake Deception" was too big to walk around and boat wouldn't float with me in it, so that's when I had to dive in and swim after boat. Tandem pulling and walking on the (firmer) sides is the best approach I think. Wear pants and gloves to avoid sawgrass cuts!</p>
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<p>As usual, EXCELLENT writeup.</p>
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<p>Your narrative brought me back to the trail!</p>
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<p>I thought the trail back to the south portal was a bit longer and didn't remember the turn I saw coming. Then I walked off the edge. I can assure you it is MUCH deeper than 6 feet. I went straight off and straight down...left my hat floating on the surface!</p>
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<p>Water level is key, if your boat floats, even if you have to walk along it is MUCH better, just that every once in a while you go from solid mud slogging to chest deep... I can't imagine having to drag the whole way, just doesn't make sense.</p>
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</blockquote> Wow, I REALLY enjoyed this wr…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-14:2541133:Comment:738352017-01-14T11:09:51.401Zvivianhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/vivian
Wow, I REALLY enjoyed this write up and very happy you brought your photo kit (even though heavy) to take those pictures at canepatch. You both are just incredible!<br></br>
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We were going to do this as well but I was concerned with the negative tides and decided against it. I had talked with John and he had told me the best time to run it was when we would have had a good rainy season and a full moon incoming tide. I guess that keeps the water from flowing out? What do you think about that?…
Wow, I REALLY enjoyed this write up and very happy you brought your photo kit (even though heavy) to take those pictures at canepatch. You both are just incredible!<br/>
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We were going to do this as well but I was concerned with the negative tides and decided against it. I had talked with John and he had told me the best time to run it was when we would have had a good rainy season and a full moon incoming tide. I guess that keeps the water from flowing out? What do you think about that? Also, your tip on boat weight would have made our canoes very difficult to move. We are definitely going to do this, on my list of things I have yet to accomplish in the Everglades.<br/>
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BTW: we camped with that couple you met on canepatch when we were on Darwins. As usual, EXCELLENT writeup…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-13:2541133:Comment:735342017-01-13T20:14:09.392Zyakmasterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/yakmaster
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<p>As usual, EXCELLENT writeup.</p>
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<p>Your narrative brought me back to the trail!</p>
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<p>I thought the trail back to the south portal was a bit longer and didn't remember the turn I saw coming. Then I walked off the edge. I can assure you it is MUCH deeper than 6 feet. I went straight off and straight down...left my hat floating on the surface!</p>
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<p>Water level is key, if your boat floats, even if you have to walk along it is MUCH better, just that…</p>
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<p>As usual, EXCELLENT writeup.</p>
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<p>Your narrative brought me back to the trail!</p>
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<p>I thought the trail back to the south portal was a bit longer and didn't remember the turn I saw coming. Then I walked off the edge. I can assure you it is MUCH deeper than 6 feet. I went straight off and straight down...left my hat floating on the surface!</p>
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<p>Water level is key, if your boat floats, even if you have to walk along it is MUCH better, just that every once in a while you go from solid mud slogging to chest deep... I can't imagine having to drag the whole way, just doesn't make sense.</p> Adventures in mud on the Lost…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-13:2541133:Comment:737392017-01-13T04:43:58.893ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<h3>Adventures in mud on the Lost Portage of the Everglades!</h3>
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<p><a href="https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/the-lost-portage-connecting-streams-in-the-everglades/" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://kayakfari.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kayakfari-everglades-kayak-lost-portage-slough-mangrove-satellite-01.jpg?width=550" width="550"></img></a></p>
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<h3>Adventures in mud on the Lost Portage of the Everglades!</h3>
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<p><a href="https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/the-lost-portage-connecting-streams-in-the-everglades/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kayakfari.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kayakfari-everglades-kayak-lost-portage-slough-mangrove-satellite-01.jpg?width=550" class="align-full" width="550"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/the-lost-portage-connecting-streams-in-the-everglades/" target="_blank">https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/the-lost-portage-connecting-streams-in-the-everglades/</a></p>
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<p>Connecting streams of the Everglades: River - Slough - River!</p>
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<p>Enjoy!</p>
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<p></p> lol .. I needed all the help…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-12:2541133:Comment:737382017-01-12T17:07:41.476ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p><br/> lol .. I needed all the help I could get to move the Banana Boat! ;)</p>
<p><br/> <cite>yakmaster said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/the-lost-portage-is-no-longer?page=7&commentId=2541133%3AComment%3A73531&x=1#2541133Comment73531"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>How'd you get so many Leah's to come along for the trip?</p>
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<p><br/> lol .. I needed all the help I could get to move the Banana Boat! ;)</p>
<p><br/> <cite>yakmaster said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> How'd you get so many Leah's…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-12:2541133:Comment:735312017-01-12T15:01:11.765Zyakmasterhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/yakmaster
<p>How'd you get so many Leah's to come along for the trip?</p>
<p>How'd you get so many Leah's to come along for the trip?</p> Here's a couple of panoramas…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-12:2541133:Comment:736362017-01-12T01:32:40.368ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>Here's a couple of panoramas from each end of the Lost Portage of the Everglades:</p>
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<p>Aerial 360 view of the north end of the Lost Portage (the deeper mangrove creek section).</p>
<p>You can zoom into the distance due SE and see “Lake Deception” and the south portal in the distance.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dermandar.com/p/crGqOg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://kayakfari.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kayakfari-everglades-kayak-lost-portage-slough-mangrove-mud-68.jpg"></img></a></p>
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<p>360 view of the "straightaway" section near the south portal mangroves (North Harney…</p>
<p>Here's a couple of panoramas from each end of the Lost Portage of the Everglades:</p>
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<p>Aerial 360 view of the north end of the Lost Portage (the deeper mangrove creek section).</p>
<p>You can zoom into the distance due SE and see “Lake Deception” and the south portal in the distance.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dermandar.com/p/crGqOg" target="_blank"><img src="https://kayakfari.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kayakfari-everglades-kayak-lost-portage-slough-mangrove-mud-68.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>360 view of the "straightaway" section near the south portal mangroves (North Harney River tributary):</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dermandar.com/p/aJcCyd" target="_blank"><img src="https://kayakfari.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kayakfari-everglades-kayak-lost-portage-slough-mangrove-mud-70.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Click on each image to open up the VR player!</p>
<p></p> Happy New Year!
Me and Leah j…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-01-03:2541133:Comment:735302017-01-03T15:39:13.572ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>Me and Leah just ran the LP last week from north to south in kayaks as part of a 3 night/4 day trip in & out of Coot Bay Pond. The portage part took us about 6 hours from one creek to the other. Dragging boats through quicksand-like mud for about a half mile was the most challenging part, esp for me and my loaded 20 foot Banana Boat.</p>
<p>Look for a story coming soon!</p>
<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>Me and Leah just ran the LP last week from north to south in kayaks as part of a 3 night/4 day trip in & out of Coot Bay Pond. The portage part took us about 6 hours from one creek to the other. Dragging boats through quicksand-like mud for about a half mile was the most challenging part, esp for me and my loaded 20 foot Banana Boat.</p>
<p>Look for a story coming soon!</p>