The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Des Hurons River, the primary tributary of Saint-Charles Lake, offers a peaceful paddling experience through forested landscapes with Class R1 to R4 rapids adding moderate excitement. This 29.5-kilometer river flows through the heart of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury with minimal portages, providing access to Quebec City's drinking water reserve area. The surrounding valley features remarkable natural landscapes and occasional glimpses of wildlife including moose and beavers. Best paddled during the warmer months when water levels are optimal, with easy access via several launch points along the valley roads.
The document describes 9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 supplémentaire | R4 | en partant plus en amont | |
| R3 potentiellement encombré | R3 | yes | potentiellement encombré |
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3+ | R3+ R3 | Le rapide sous le pont du chemin Crawford se négocie à l'extrême gauche après le pont. Bien qu'il soit de classe 3 QUAND TOUT VA BIEN, il peut devenir très technique à cause des arbres et entre autres à cause de la forte possibilité d'y trouver des arbres en travers. La rivière tourne brusquement vers la gauche après le pont et se divise en deux. Pour éviter d'être entraîné dans les rochers par la veine principale, il est préférable de faire un arrêt contre-courant après le pont, puis de reprendre en serrant la gauche. |
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 Daniel Coulombe, 2014-06. DesHuronsCoulombe2014.pdf
The document describes 1 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| un portage, pour franchir un R3 potentiellement encombré | not stated |
The document describes 1 campsite(s).
Des Hurons (affluent Saint-Charles) River is rated Advanced. 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.
Des Hurons (affluent Saint-Charles) River is located in the Capitale-Nationale region of Canada.
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