Killarney Provincial Park - Killarney Lake - Fall Colours (opening for 1 more paddler)

Submitted by TottenMark on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 17:05

Flatwater

Flatwater canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park (George Lake, Killarney Lake, plus a hike to 'The Crack') (opening for 1 more paddler)

The Basics

Event Location:

Killarney P.P.

Date(s) & Time:

Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 12:00

Registration Cut Off:

Sept 6, 2014

Event Duration:

3 1/2 days, 3 nights

Difficulty Rating:

Novice

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

People who want to relax and take in the amazing fall colours that Killarney has to offer!

Maximum Group Size:

4 boats (8 people)

Minimum Group Size:

4 people

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

Why not celebrate Killarney Provincial Park 50th birthday with a combination canoe / hiking trip to take in the fall colours. On Thursday afternoon; we will carpool north to George Lake Campground in Killarney Provincial Park. First thing Friday morning; we will canoe into Killarney Lake and to set up base camp. There will be opportunities on Saturday to hike up to 'The Crack' and/or take a short canoe trip into OSA Lake to take in all the fall colours. Note that there are several options to getting up to 'The Crack'. A couple of options include complete loops with either more canoeing or more hiking depending on what the group decides. On Sunday we will make our way back out to the George Lake access point.
Total Canoeing Distance: 22 km’s plus any distance done for the optional excursions
Number of Portages: 4 (80m, 380m, and same two portages on way back out). Notes: This trip involves group meals for both breakfast and dinner. Lunches and snacks will be by individual participants. Canoeing Experience: Novice -interested participants should be confident paddlers. Portaging Experience: Easy - Bring more luxury items!

Required Items to Bring:

A required list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.