The Clinton River provides intermediate whitewater paddling in the Chaudière-Appalaches region with 18 rapids from R1 to R3. Four established campsites support multi-day exploration through mixed forest and agricultural terrain. The river offers EV (high water) sections that add seasonal variety and challenge. This route balances technical interest with reasonable accessibility, making it suitable for developing intermediate paddlers. Water levels and access information require local knowledge for optimal timing.
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 18. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | Rapide R2 au kilomètre 2,5 environ | |
| R1 | R1 | Premier rapide R1 vers 3,5 km | |
| R1 | R1 | Deuxième rapide R1 vers 4 km | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide R2 vers 5 km | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 au km 5 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 au km 6,5 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 au km 8 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe R1 au km 8,5 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 |
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. ClintonCobaric2020.pdf
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Clinton 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-September.
Clinton River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · bonjourquebec.com · paddlingmag.com
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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