Sun May 4 2025 Mad River (Whitewater) Creemore to Glencairn. 14 km river 90 min from Toronto
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.