The FQCK 2004 Mazana and Pin Rouge route features moderate whitewater with 10 rapids up to Class III difficulty and 4 portages, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers seeking a technical challenge. Two established campsites support overnight trips through this lesser-known Laurentides system. The route offers a good progression of skills development with varied rapid classifications from R1 to R3. Best paddled during stable water levels in summer months when precise navigation is most manageable.
The document describes 10. 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 | Rapids near departure point | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapids in upper section | |
| R2 | R2 | Multiple R2 class rapids throughout middle section | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Multiple R2-3 class rapids in lower section before chute | |
| R2 entrecoupé de S2, S2-à, S2 | R2 | Rapids interrupted by easier sections S2, S2-à, S2 | |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Multiple R2-3 rapids in sequence | |
| R3 | R3 | yes droite |
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 Aventuriers, 2007-04. SortieFqck2004_PinRougeMazana.pdf
The document describes 4 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 portage in upper section | not stated | ||
| S3-4 portage in middle section | not stated | ||
| Chute portage à droite R3 | not stated | droite | Around waterfall (Chute) |
| R3 portage à droite | not stated | droite |
The document describes 2 campsite(s).
Sortie FQCK 2004 - Mazana et du Pin Rouge 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 June-August.
Sortie FQCK 2004 - Mazana et du Pin Rouge River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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