The portage trail has also been separately designated a Minnesota State Historic Site.

The portage trail exists in much the same location and condition as in historic times.

It is located on an old portage trail which led west through the mountains to Unalakleet.

One possible route would have been up the Grand River, and then a short expedition over the established portage trail to the Mahoning River.

He got to his feet and, with Mul, headed back up the portage trail through the black shadows and silver light.

Portage-du-Fort is named after the portage trail which started here and would lead upstream around a set of falls on the Ottawa River.

Brown and his men then moved down the portage trail toward the fort, surprising more troops and releasing prisoners along the way.

The portage trail had been traditionally used by local aboriginal people for centuries.

This compliments a portage trail, between the downstream end of the canal reach and the river.

The park also provides a camping spot for canoeists travelling along the river and a special portage trail has been constructed.