Quick run down the Palmer Rapids section of the Madawaska River near Paddler Co Op on Monday morning. Targeted toward those who are attending the Palmer River Fest on Saturday and Sunday (Please sign up and make your own arrangements for Palmer River Fest via Paddler Co Op website)
We successfully ran the M|AD River today, Sunday April 27. Flow levels were 5.7 cu Meters ./second to 5.54 cu M /s. Flow levels were excellent, more than enough for easy navigation. Also at these levels, the water is moving at a much slower speed, making it a safe trip over all. If flow levels stay up above 4.5 cu M/s for May 4, please consider joining us on that date. The channel of this river is narrow, fast flowing and the top half has poor visibility on the corners. For this reason, every time I run this river, I scout it from shore from more than eight different road bridges and shoreline access points (because I live local and can do so easily) . I will inspect for the upper section in the final days before the trip (and subject to water levels) but we now know that flow levels above 5.5 cu M/s are adequate for this river. If you need a seat in a boat, contact me and I will pair you up. I also have a spare canoe to lend. Now that I have run the river, I will accept both solo and tandem canoes for the trip.
Looking for a boat or two for a run down the West branch of the Spanish River, July 1st to July 6th. Plan is to meet the train on Canada Day, take it up to Sinker Creek and paddle out to Agnew for the 6th. My son and I will be tandem paddling and hammock camping. We're pretty laid back, and easy going, looking for some like minded folks to come along. This is a whitewater river, so trip participants should be comfortable in moving water with tripping boats. We are not pushing very hard each day, so tandem or solo boats are welcome. Train costs $20+HST/adult and $100/canoe
We successfully ran the M|AD River today, Sunday April 27. Flow levels were 5.7 cu Meters ./second to 5.54 cu M /s. Flow levels were excellent, more than enough for easy navigation everywhere. Also at these levels, the water is moving at a much slower speed, making it a safer trip over all. If flow levels stay up above 4.5 cu M/s for May 4, please consider joining us on that date.
In the past we have typically I looked for flows of 7-8 cubic meters per second on the upper section (Riverview Drive down) and love to do the full top to bottom at 11 cu M /s, however since we had an extremely successful day on the river on April 27 at flow levels just above 5.5 cu M/s, and at this moment I have a pretty good idea where the log jams are in the river (until the river floods again and moves them) , I would bring paddlers on May 4th who have good canoeing skills, but less whitewater river experience, and teach you a thing or two about how to scout and navigate rivers. You need to start somewhere. It might as well be here. The river won't be as super fast as the 11 cu M/s levels, but it will still be super fun. If you need a seat in a boat, contact me and I will pair you up. I also have a spare canoe to lend.
Accepting both tandem and solo canoes. now that I have run the river once on April 27 and know what is in it. I will need to interview you before accepting you, just to make sure we all can safely do this adventure.
I have not personally run this river , this spring, however I have emailed and spoken to someone who has ran the river on Sunday April 13. This paddler's information , combined with my own scouting of several miles of riverbank. I am satisfied we paddle the river this year without increased risk, compared to other years (even with this year's ice storm, there was only one extra tree across the river, which was cut last weekend. The channel of this river is narrow, fast flowing and the top half has poor visibility on the corners. For this reason, every time I run this river, I scout it from shore from more than eight different road bridges and shoreline access points (because I live local and can do so easily) . I will inspect for the upper section in the final days before the trip (and subject to water levels) Typically I lo ok for flows of 7-8 cubic meters per second on the upper section (Riverview Drive down) and love to do the full top to bottom at 11 cu M /s, however this spring's ice storm warrant extra caution, so extra scouting will be done by me prior to the day. If high flow conditions are predicted (above 11.5 cu M/s) , the trip may run just the lower section: Avening to Glencairn, at the discretion of the trip leader. If you need a seat in a boat, contact me and I will pair you up. I also have a spare canoe to lend. Due to the damage to the trees in the watershed from ice storm and high water levels, I will only be accepting tandem canoe for this first trip on the MAD this season. I will try to add more trips later that take both tandem and solo boats. thanks for understanding. Too safely achieve a large group, we will split into two groups of five boats each, with two tandems in the forward group. This trip, I will take solo boats if .the river flows are low (7-8 cu M/s and we have enough tandem canoes
We will paddle the Upper portion of the Salmon River from Gull Creek (intersection with Hwy 15/Arden Road) to where the Salmon River intersects Woodcocks Mills Road, West of Hwy 15. Both the put-in and take-out are North of Tamworth.
We plan to paddle down the Rouge River from Milne Dam Conservation Park to about Meadowdale Road , approx. 18 kms. Last year we did this in 6 hours, which included lunch. I think this year we will take out at Finch. This should be a total of 14 km.
The water level was at 3.36m and it was a bump and grind adventure. I am hoping to do the river at a higher level this year. Generally, the river was a classic class 1 to 1.5 creek, with lots of obstacles.
You will need a whitewater boat and prepared to jump in and out of your boat to get around sweepers and downed trees,rocks, etc.
If you are looking for a canoe partner or canoe to sit in, let me know, and I will try and coordinate connected people with canoes with people looking for a canoe. Send me an email or call me.
The Black River empties into Lake Simcoe south of Washago. There is a fun short section from the HWY 169 bridge crossing to the next concession road crossing to the west where the river loops around through many small rapids separated by flat sections. The section ends with an optional more challenging technical chute, followed by a Class 2 rollercoaster ride. This is an ideal spot for budding moving water paddlers to get some experience, and practice ferries and eddy turns. I'm happy do give informal pointers, and we're in no rush. The section of river is short enough that if you get cold or wet, you can quickly paddle out. However, if you want to work the section, you can play all afternoon. As a bonus, we meet at 11:00 so you don't have to haul yourself out of bed early to get there. We'll also finish around 3:00, so plenty of time to get back to the family dinner. Bring a lunch and we'll eat on the river. As the water will still be cold, you will need a dry suit or wet suit. This is a relaxed day of paddling play & practice on a fun, forgiving stretch of river.
