Rivière Serpent provides an exciting whitewater experience with 6 rapids ranging from Class I to Class II, complemented by just 2 portages and 4 designated campsites. This intermediate-level route winds through the scenic Outaouais wilderness, offering a perfect balance of technical paddling challenges and natural beauty. The river's manageable rapid sections make it accessible to paddlers with some whitewater experience while providing thrilling descents through forested valleys and rocky gorges.
The document describes 6. The map shows 3, 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 | |||
| R2 | |||
| R | Multiple rapids marked with R symbols throughout the section | ||
| R | yes | Rapids with 300m portage indication | |
| R | Rapids around km 32 |
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 Caroline Collin, 2019-07. SerpentCollin2019.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemin Lépine access | 1400 m | gauche | |
| 300m portage near km 28 | 300 m |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Serpent River is rated Easy. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is June-September.
Serpent River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
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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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