Topographical maps still show the portage to which Bell refers. Please contact Hannah and Rodney at claiborner01@yahoo.com if you have any further questions. However, coming up was the last of the logjams. cabin and dock foundation south of the CN tracks at Mud River, A couple of kilometers further down the river, we would see the dock that had probably floated down from its place in front of the cabin at Mud River in the image above. Now we take cell phones, a Garmin GPS device or two, an inReach Explorer for off-the-grid emergency communication, and two or three digital cameras – point & shoots and DSLRs –  and jars of batteries and power packs. We also did not notice anything along the shore that would indicate a  boat landing or human traffic. below the bottom end of the used-to-be Big Bend Portage, we came to Logjam #4. images and maps enlarge with a click or two! We spent a few days island hopping down the NW corner of the lake in mid-September. When the wind comes up across a 40-or-60-mile fetch, it can easily create 7′ waves that crash into beaches and rocks. looking south down the Pikitigushi from the culvert crossing by the Bear Camp. * Die Preise werden von unseren Partnern bereitgestellt und beinhalten den Zimmerpreis pro Nacht sowie alle Steuern und Gebühren, die unseren Partnern bekannt sind. And then it was on to a set of rapids/falls about 6 kms. mehr. Please use Leave No Trace ethics and travel with wilderness mindset in the Nipigon Country. Introduction; Camping; Activities; Facilities; Maps; Alerts; Events; Park Rules; COVID-19 : Please check icons on the Introduction tab for information about restrictions and closures of certain activities and facilities listed below. I had found reports from 1909 and 1939 which mentioned this portage and the more recent NRC topos still drew it as if it still existed. Among other things, our trip down the river all the way from Cliff Lake to its mouth gave us a deeper appreciation of the effort that many generations of  Anishinaabe shamans and vision quest-ers may have made to get to the special place known to us as Cliff Lake. Little Jackfish River N50° 17.362′ W88° 22.829′ River right side, near mouth. 3 von 4 Camping-Plätze in Nipigon für beste Preis/Leistung, Nr. We also had to decide whether to make use of that Big Bend portage indicated on all the topographic maps. Britannia Islands N50° 12.159′ W88° 33.730′ Large Cobble Beach. If I wasn't flying in as much as I am I guarantee you I'd be fishing Nipigon every year. We were not surprised since we had seen no signs of anyone having been on the river  – no campsites, no fire pits, no abandoned fishing boats, no marking tape for portages around the logjams … nada! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. See below for a photo. The first image is a view of the river above the culvert. Max standing at our Mud River tent spot – north of the tracks on the east side of the river. The shoreline has many shallow rock hazards. Water level dependent, most beaches have potential for suitable camping. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In West Bay, we saw a flock of pelicans. WWII POW Camps in the Armstrong Station Area – The Real Story! Before we packed up our gear and did the 300-meter portage to the put-in below the rapids, we walked down to the culvert for another look. Traveled to this port of safety years ago when crossing Lake superior in our sailboat. At 300 yards above this portage, there is a second one only 75 feet in length. Previous Post: Days 2 & 3 - From Cliff Lake To Ratte Lake To The Bear Camp For an overview map and some pix that highlight the entire 150 km. Introduction; Camping; Activities; Facilities; Maps; Alerts; Events; Park Rules; COVID-19 : Please check icons on the Introduction tab for information about restrictions and closures of certain activities and facilities listed below. We chose the fall season due to our seasonal employment schedule and to enjoy rougher seas, cooler temperatures, and a bug-free experience. His report (a copy is available here) includes the following –. route., check out  Canoeing From The Pikitigushi’s Cliff Lake to Echo Rock on Lake Nipigon, Day 4 – the Pikitigushi River south of the road. Required fields are marked *. There is the occasional collection of deadwood, as in the image below, that we dealt with but nothing more complicated than paddling around or hauling over. While not a kayaker, I do boat Nipigon in the summer, and can attest to your observation that shallow reefs seem to appear out of nowhere, particularly out of deep water, with no land features nearby. Using it would eliminate fifteen kilometers of paddling around the Big Bend. Part of our mission is promoting the protection and preservation of our federal, state and local lands. It was all clear right to the takeout spot for the 210-meter carry around the rapids/falls. A Harbor of Refuge for boaters and RV’s traveling Canada’s Highway 17 along Lake Superior’s shoreline. We left equipped with 26 days worth of food as well as all of our camping gear (see gear list below). I think Paul Mason did a trip coming into the north end of Nipigon a few years ago. Less than 2 km. We were familiar with the lake’s location, but information on it was difficult to obtain. If Mud river is your home, maybe you can tell me who lives there and who owns the various structures that appear on the satellite maps? As of 2017, these sites are mostly accurate. thank for the trip down the river and memory lane, i have not paddled that river with my family since the late 70s The woods tend to be thick and may require some clearing to fit a tent. Lots of downed trees as of 09/17, Britannia Islands N50° 12.159′ W88° 33.730′ Large Cobble Beach, North Peninsula South Islet N50° 07.476′ W88° 17.188′ Rock Shelf Landing. This video is unavailable. But there are benefits too! 2 von 4 Camping-Plätze in Nipigon für beste Preis/Leistung, Nr. Neither image makes clear that there is a 50′ (15 meters) drop from the top of the rapids to the bottom. We didn’t know it at the time but at the easternmost point of the Big Bend, we were no more than 2.5 km. At the time, weather channel 3 covered the whole lake; however, spotty in places. The other wildlife we saw consisted predominantly of red squirrels, Bald Eagles, Canada geese, gulls, grouse, otters, and various fish. We experienced a 40 Kt squall north of Nazoteka Point. From the Bear Camp guys, we learned that water levels were at an almost historic low. Next up – Logjam #3. • portages/rapids/liftover-line: 3/0/1; P 280m – (Bear camp to river right); LO LJ1 – 20m (higher water may be navigable); P LJ2 – 70m (25 min); LJ3 – 70m ( +2 hours – cut portage along embankment) Thank you for the detailed report of your trip and the resources you have left for other adventurers to follow. We had made the right choice in campsites the evening before! Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.ca, Hotels near Deer Lake Mountain Hiking Trail, Hotels near Nipigon Tourist Information Centre. Learn how your comment data is processed. We had two nights in a row with three hour long lighting storms on Inner Barn Island and West Kelvin Island. looking north up the Pikitigushi from the logging road over the culvert. And so we set off, hoping for the best.

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