Lower Madawaska Day Trip - 9 June 2024 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Submitted by Joesendsit on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 21:46

Whitewater

Day trip down the Lower Madawaska River from Aumond Bay to Buck Bay. This is a beautiful section of the river, with mostly Cl II rapids, suitable for novice-intermediate paddlers.
Water will be high and cold; Wet/Drysuit highly recommended. Should take about 4-5 hours

Put In:
From Quadeville, travel South on Hyland Creek Rd. approx. 15km on gravel and look for the Aumond Bay sign on a minor road on the right. The road has a civic address of 4001 Hyland Creek Rd. Continue 1 km to a small parking area.
Take Out:
Travel South on Hyland Creek Rd. for 13km to the Buck Bay sign. The civic address is 2859 Hyland Creek Rd. Continue 1km to a parking area. Walk around the gate and 400m down to the water so you can identify the take out from river level.

The Basics

Event Location:

Aumond Bay, Madawaska River: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z6kjqRv2rR8TCChy6

Date(s) & Time:

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 10:30

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

Novice

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Anyone with strong novice paddling skills and above.