What is a portage?

A trail between lakes for carrying gear.

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  1. A canoe storage rack
  2. A trail between lakes for carrying gear ✔
  3. A type of paddle stroke

Why: Portages are trails between lakes where you carry canoes and gear to the next water.

Huh, didn't know that: Portages are trails between lakes where you carry canoes and gear to the next water.

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Portage: carry on!
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References

Answer: A trail between lakes for carrying gear. Portages are trails between lakes where you carry canoes and gear to the next water.

  1. Scouting America: Canoeing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/canoeing
    Portages are trails between lakes.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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