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(REGISTRATION FULL) Lower Madawaska Day Trip - 11 May 2024

Submitted by Joesendsit on Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:33

Early spring 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 a must. 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: 
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10:30
Registration Cut Off: 
05/11/2024
Event Duration: 
5 Hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with strong novice paddling skills and above.
Maximum Group Size: 
12
Minimum Group Size: 
4
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Arrive at location and prep boats. Shuttle vehicles to Buck Bay. Paddle, lunch, paddle. Take out at Buck Bay.

Required Items to Bring: 

Wet/Drysuit, helmet, PFD, paddles, whitewater boat with outfitting and floats, closed toed shoes, safety equipment.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Lunch, water, warm clothes, sense of adventure, positive attitude.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z6kjqRv2rR8TCChy6
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.

Carpool Info: 

I’m coming from Renfrew, so happy to help out anyone along the way. If you need a ride and/or have capacity to carpool, please let me know and I will try to facilitate once people sign up.
Shuttles to/from take out will be arranged on the ground.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please let me know if you cannot make it, so that we do not wait around for you.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Joe Tobin
Phone: 
6136181437
Email: 
jg.tobin@gmail.com

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