Saugeen/Maitland, FULL

Submitted by Mayberry on
Outing Type → 
Whitewater

Day paddles on the Saugeen and Maitland Rivers.
Depending on levels,
April 1st, Saugeen River, Priceville to Durham, intermediate run, one needs to keep an eye for sweepers and strainers around each bend.
Approximately 30km.
April 2nd, Saugeen River, Lobies Park, Walkerton to Access #7. 21km
April 3rd, Maitland River. Ball’s Bridge to Benmiller, and, or Benmiller to Goderich. Benmiller to Goderich requires 2.5 level and is rated class 3 on paddlingmaps because of some of the features. Ball’s Bridge to Benmiller is a great paddle odd swift and ledge. Mainland run can be decided closer to date.

The Basics
Event Location

9:30 at put ins

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
One to three days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
March 20, 2022
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Paddlers
Maximum Group Size
Ten
Minimum Group Size
Two
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Since these are day trips with simple shuttles, paddlers can show up for 9:30 prepared with gear and packed lunch. We will try to prearrange shuttling plans so as to expedite the process.

Required Items to Bring

Proper equipment, PFD, helmet, whistle, throw rope, dress accordingly. Good humour!

Recommended Items to Bring

Good river running canoe. Wet suit or dry suit, water will be cold. Snacks, water. I do have an extra NC Royalex Prospector if someone needs to borrow it

How to Get There
Event Directions

Priceville, little park by river on Artemesia Street north of 4.
Walkerton, Lobies Park.
Maitland, Ball’s Bridge on Little Lakes Road south of Auburn

Carpool Info

To be discussed

Other
Notes

I have a cottage in Point Clark and will be staying there. Let me know if you need a place to stay or camp. Since these are just day trips some might want to paddle a certain day and that is fine.

Cancellation Policy
Please don’t after March first.

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