The Osgood River flows through scenic Appalachian terrain in the Chaudière-Appalaches region as a tributary of the Palmer River. With 8 rapids ranging from R1-R2 and 6 portages along with 2 campsites, this intermediate-level waterway offers a mix of gentle paddling and beginner whitewater through mixed forest landscapes. The river requires some portaging skills but rewards paddlers with Appalachian mountain views and peaceful wilderness stretches. Access is available near Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds with best conditions during spring runoff when water levels are adequate for navigating the shallow sections.
The document describes 8. 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 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Premier rapide R1-2 près du km 8 | |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Deuxième rapide R1-2 | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | Rapide R2 près d'Osgood | |
| R1 | R1 | Premier rapide de classe 1 près du 0 km | |
| R1 | R1 | Deuxième rapide de classe 1 vers le 4 km |
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 André Faubert, 2025-05. OsgoodFaubert2024.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 m le long du cimetière | 450 m | chute de 8 m infranchissable | |
| 5S3-0.5m | the source recorded 0.5 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry |
The document describes 2 campsite(s).
Osgood 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 April-June.
Osgood River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · wikipedia.org · aventurequebec.ca · chaudiereappalaches.com
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