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Description
Bridge is a mile-long, relatively narrow lake in the Kawishiwi River drainage, 18½ miles ENE Ely, and 9 northwest of Forest Center. Along its northeastern shore is the mouth of Drumstick Creek, down some 6 miles from its boggy origins to the northeast, passing through Quartz and Delta lakes on the way. A 170 rod, up-and-over carry heads southwest out of Bridge, gaining some 45' in elevation before leveling off and then losing almost as much elevation in its descent to the northeast end of Rifle. Out of the southeast end of Bridge, a 15 rod portage runs along the south bank of the outlet stream into the end of the long northwestern arm of Lake Four.The forest surrounding Bridge is relatively young, dating back only so far as the fires of 1910. The area around Bridge escaped damage in the Fourth of July windstorms of 1999, the bulk of the destruction occuring well to the north.
Campsites
Bridge supports a single established campsite, on a point along the south shore of the east end, near to the portage into the north end of Lake Four.Planning Considerations
Bridge is a link in the Rifle/Bridge Loop, which runs north of the Kawishiwi River, from Lake Two, through Rifle and Bridge, rejoining the river at Lake Four. This loop makes an excellent alternative for those who would like to get away from the bustle of the Number Lakes. All it takes is some portaging.Bridge is also a good jumping off point for exploring up Drumstick Creek, to Delta and beyond, into the Drag Lake Primitive Management Area.
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