Palmer Rapids
Palmer Rapids, Ontario
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45°19'53.7"N 77°31'33.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ontario |
Camp, Canoe, and Kayak
The lower section of the Madawaska is a fairly reliable spring/early summer Class II/Class III. run. It is a great river for novices as the rapids are pool drop and the water is quite deep. The rapids are easy to scout. There is a short section at Palmer Rapids a well as the main run from Aumond Bay to Buck Bay. The river also has a park and play spot at Hass Hole. Palmer Rapids is usually just a park and paddle. You can access the section on river right or left through Jessup's campground or some logging roads on river left. Paddler Coop as at the bottom of this section. This is a great section for beginners and intermediates for practising skills. It can be paddled all summer with the best levels being around 100cm.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Palmer Rapids, Ontario
- Head south toward Burnt Bridge Rd (0.6 km)
- Turn left onto Burnt Bridge Rd (0.6 km)
- Turn left onto Palmer Rd/Renfrew County Rd 515Destination will be on the left(3.1 km)
There are two different options for putin. One requires more flatwater paddling but a shorter drive while the other requires less flatwater paddling but a longer drive.
Put in
The main putin is at Aumond Bay off Addington Rd/Hyland Creek Road. From Quadeville, follow Addington Rd. 5.1 Km to the end of the paved section. Continue on the logging road 2 Km to a dirt road on the right. Follow this for 2.5km to a small parking lot at Aumond Bay. Bare in mind this is a logging road and is quite potholed and bumpy so vehicles with a high clearance are needed.
You can also putin at Hass Hole. This is private land and there is a putin fee per paddler. From the turn onto Bruceton Road, travel 3.5 km to a fork. Turn left onto Keller Road and continue on for nearly 2km to a small bridge. After the bridge take the next driveway on the left belonging to Clifford Hass (should be on the mailbox). Follow the driveway to the second house. The fee box is here so remember to stop and pay. The road continues on to an old hunting camp where you can park.
Take out
The takeout is at Buck Bay further down Hyland Creek Road. From the putin just go back to the logging road, turn right and follow it for 6.2km to a dirt road on the right. This road ends at a parking lot.
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