Algonquin Canoe Trip with 31st London Medvents
Aug. 16-19, 2011
Our Route...
On the way, morning of the 16th...
Stayed at Achray Campground on the 16th... Clam doing circles, paddling & sunset
Missed the portage to Stratton Lake... ended up at the one to Caracajou - a bit of fast water and nice falls though
Back on track, on the way to Stratton Lake
Portage to St. Andrew's Lake...shallow water, rocks and snakes. Pulled the canoes through
St. Andrew's site...third site on the left after the portage - nice site, more snakes, lots of frogs
High Falls... gorgeous spot, a 'must see' for anyone in the area - swimming, jumping, waterslides, a shower and more!
Portage from St. Andrew's to High Falls Lake... plants, rocks, turtle and frog meets snake
Site on Opalescent Lake... second on the left after the portage, nice site especially for a smaller group
Portage at Brigham Chute... longest one we did. Small falls, lots of ups and downs
Barron Canyon... go figure - lots more rocks. Highest point about 100m above water
Barron Canyon Rappelling & Swim... tough climb, fun rappel. Nothing but water so had to land in canoe!
Barron Canyon site... water bottle from poison ivy patch, naps, bugs and frogs
Squirrel Rapids exit...