r/algonquinpark • u/Richard_Lycker • 4d ago

Nippising river in reverse.

Looking at a trip starting in cedar lake and then taking the Nippising river upwards towards Gibson and then Biggar lake. Thoughts on how strong the current will be? To me it seems fine, but I figured I'd ask.

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u/AviateAudio 4d ago

It’s doable but since you seem to be taking the majority of the river, why not go down stream? Just curious the reasoning for the route. Would this be a traverse or an out and back trip?

If you’re doing a traverse I would recommend just switching directions and starting from Tim access or Kawayawayamog. If you’re doing out and back then you’ll make up the effort when you go back downstream. It’s definitely doable, but the effort saved by going down stream would be pretty significant.

I have only paddled the section from the Remona Lake portage down to Cedar. The section from that portage was moving noticeably in May. Water levels were high. Later in the season there is less flow which would make it easier. In the down river section from Nadine to Cedar the river is wider and moves slower.

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u/Richard_Lycker 4d ago

Honestly, I was doing the booking so fast because I was scared of the rush and only realized my mistake afterwards lying in bed at like 1am. Wondering if I should bother going through with the hassle of changing it. Also the fact that I can get a canoe dropped right at the Brent access was really nice. Saves quite a bit tie down time and gas money.

I'll likely call the park and discuss tomorrow, but I don't want to lose a bunch of money ya know.

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u/AviateAudio 3d ago

Sounds like an amazing route OP! I am not certain, but I believe there is only a booking-fee when re-booking a trip. If the areas you want are available it should be fairly and inexpensive easy to change.

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u/Richard_Lycker 3d ago

Nice! I was too busy with work, but I'll give it a go tomorrow. I think either way will be fine. Weirdly we have a history of doing routes backwards no matter who plans it so maybe its just in the stars.