The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
This alternate Mazana River route presents a more challenging expedition with Class I-III rapids requiring 9 portages and offering 6 established campsites. The additional portages provide access to more remote and pristine sections of the river, creating an authentic wilderness canoe-camping experience. Advanced paddlers will appreciate the technical variety and the opportunity to experience Quebec's backcountry in a more demanding setting. The established campsites suggest this is a recognized multi-day route, though it requires solid whitewater skills and expedition planning experience.
The document describes 4. The map shows 23, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R11 | R11 R2 | yes | Elevation drop 350 m |
| R1 | R1 | Elevation 30 m | |
| R11 | R11 R2 | Rapids appearing multiple times along the section | |
| R111 | R111 R3 | Rapids in the final section |
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 ZEC Mazana, 2004-04. MazanaZec.pdf
The document describes 9 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chute de 20 m - Portage à gauche | not stated | rive gauche | |
| Portage Ri 50 m | 50 m | ||
| Portage Ri 150 m | 150 m | ||
| Portage Ri 300 m | 300 m | ||
| Ri 50 m Chute | 50 m | ||
| Ri 1 80 m Portage Ri RG on Gauche | 180 m | rive gauche | |
| Petite chute - portage à droite | not stated | rive droite | |
| Chute 20 m - portage à gauche | not stated | rive gauche | |
| Chute 6 m - portage à droite | not stated | rive droite |
The document describes 6 campsite(s).
Mazana 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-July.
Mazana River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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