The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
Pin Rouge River offers a moderate whitewater experience with R1 to R3 rapids, likely easier at medium to low water levels. This Laurentides river features 14 rapids with only 2 portages required, making it accessible to intermediate paddlers seeking a day or multi-day adventure with 5 designated campsites. The route provides a good progression of technical challenges through forest scenery typical of the region. Limited documentation suggests this is a lesser-known gem that requires local knowledge and water level assessment. Best paddled during stable water conditions in summer when rapids are more manageable.
The document describes 14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | |||
| R2 | |||
| R3 | |||
| R2 | |||
| R2 | |||
| S2 | |||
| S3-4 | S3-4 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| Chute R3 | R3 | yes rive droite | Chute |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R2 | R2 |
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 N/D, 2004-04. PinRouge.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chute R3 | not stated | rive droite | |
| portage à droite | not stated | rive droite |
The document describes 5 campsite(s).
Pin Rouge 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 June-August.
Pin Rouge River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · limited regional paddling resources
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