Height of Land Portage
Height of Land Portage, portage along the historic Boundary Waters route between Canada and the United States
Height of Land Portage is a portage trail in Cook County that connects two water bodies for canoeists and paddlers. The route crosses elevated terrain and serves as a passage between different waterways in the region.
The trail served as an important route for fur trading expeditions in the 18th century. It remains a historical record of early commercial networks in North America.
Access is available on foot for visitors of varying fitness levels. You should prepare for uneven ground and changing weather conditions.
The trail crosses the watershed divide between two major river systems and marks a geographically significant point. This made it an essential passage for traders moving between different trade zones.
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