Arnold River in Chaudière-Appalaches offers beginner to intermediate paddling with 29 rapids and 3 portages through Appalachian foothills terrain. This scenic route provides 4 campsites for multi-day adventures, featuring Class I-III rapids and beautiful mountain valley scenery. The river winds through mixed hardwood forests with opportunities to spot wildlife including deer and various bird species. Spring and early summer offer optimal water levels, while fall provides spectacular foliage. Regional outfitters provide equipment rentals and shuttle services for easier access.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The gauge is on Saumon, Rivière au, not the river you are paddling. The document cites it anyway: "station de mesure de débit sur la rivière aux Saumons (769 km²), n° 030282"
The document describes 29. The map shows 0, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe R2 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe R2 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe R2 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe R2 | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapide de classe R3 | |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3 | R3 | yes droite | dans la zone de détail |
| R3 | R3 | Rapides R3 multiples dans la section 6,5-8,5 km | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapides R3 vers 7 km | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapides R3 vers 7,5 km | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapides R3 vers 8 km | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapide de classe 3 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R3 | R3 | Rapide de classe 3 | |
| R1 | R1 | yes | |
| R2 | R2 | yes | |
| R1 | R1 | yes | |
| R2 | R2 | yes |
This table publishes no position for any rapid. Where a surveyor's note mentions a kilometre, those are their words quoted as written, and the figure was read off a scanned map: use it to follow their description, not to navigate. Most of these surveys were written in French.
Surveyed by COBARIC, 2021-04. ArnoldCobaric2020.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | not stated | Portage : 1 | |
| Section B | not stated | Portage : 0 | |
| P 100m à D | 100 m | droite |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Arnold River is rated Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-October.
Arnold River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · aventurequebec.ca · chaudiereappalaches.com
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