Lower Mad at the Fall Gathering

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Sunday morning at the Fall Gathering we'll be leading a trip down the Lower Madawaska.

The gang will rendez-vous at Paddler Coop at 9am Sunday to organize canoes and rides before shuttling to the put-in at 0930. We will aim to be paddling away from the put-in by about 1030.

Water temperature is still warm and the flow is low, but not "low low" (yet).

Helmet, PFD are mandatory. Closed toe shoes are recommended. Neoprene or drysuits could be good for people who run cold, or if the weather on the day is breezy.

Ideally people will sign up before the event so we can do a bit of pre-planning.

The Basics
Event Location

Paddler Coop/Lower Madawaska

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
19 June 2026
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Tandem and solo paddlers
Maximum Group Size
10 boats
Minimum Group Size
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description
  • 9am meet at Paddler Coop
  • 0930 shuttle to Aumond Bay
  • 1030 begin paddle
  • 1300 lunch at or beyond Rifle Chute
  • 1600 take out at Buck Bay
Required Items to Bring
  • A good lunch!!
  • Helmet
  • PFD
  • Paddle (+spare paddle)
  • Canoe rigged for whitewater with flotation as a minimum, painter lines, knee pads and thigh straps recommended
  • Kayak
  • Relentless positivity!
Recommended Items to Bring
  • Throw rope
  • Closed-toe footwear
  • Neoprene/drysuit
How to Get There
Carpool Info

To be arranged at Paddler Coop

Other
Notes

This trip is being organised as part of the WCA Fall Gathering 18-20 September 2026. Camping at Paddler Coop is arranged directly with the Coop.