Lower Petawawa River (Fall Colours) 6-11 October 2024

Submitted by Joesendsit on Fri, 07/26/2024 - 08:17

Whitewater

Join me for a fall run of the Lower Petawawa River, from Lake Travers to Lake McManus. We will take in the splendour of the fall colours while we paddle down the river, with cooler temperatures and few bugs! Expect lower water levels at this time of year.

The Basics

Event Location:

Lower Petawawa River

Date(s) & Time:

Sunday, October 6, 2024 (All day)

Registration Cut Off:

1 October 2024

Event Duration:

6 days

Difficulty Rating:

Intermediate

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Open to all intermediate paddlers.

Maximum Group Size:

6 tandem boats (no solo boats)

Minimum Group Size:

2 tandem boats

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

Sunday, 6 October: Meet up at Achray Campground, spend night there.
Monday, 7 October: Boats/Gear drop at Travers. Shuttle most vehs to McManus. Spend night on Lake Travers
Tuesday, 8 October: Paddle to Crooked Chute.
Wednesday, 9 October: Paddle to The Natch; Hike trail to top.
Thursday, 10 October: Paddle to Whitson Lake
Friday, 11 October: Paddle to McManus; take out.

Required Items to Bring:

Whitewater tripping canoe, camping gear, unpin kits, first aid kits.
Weather appropriate clothing/equipment.