Lower Madawaska Day Trip - 3 May 2025

Submitted by Joe Tobin on
Outing Type → 
Whitewater

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

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone with strong novice paddling skills and above.
Maximum Group Size
6 boats
Minimum Group Size
2 boats
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

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

Other
Notes

Paddlers’ Co-op is very close by for anyone in need of rental gear.

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