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Post by richwoollin on May 1, 2008 12:35:59 GMT -5
Hi all,
I was looking for some info from those of you who have done these. Which is best? (personal preference I know) Where do you put in and take out for a day trip. And most importantly will they still be high enough?
Thanks Rich
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Post by Ken Corbett on May 2, 2008 9:21:52 GMT -5
There are lots of spots to start on the Magaguadavic for day trips. Some of the trips can run through long (I mean long) meadows, other stretches feature whitewater with drops that can fill your boat.
I don't know the Digdeguash I think I know a paddler who was there last week. I'll get back to you.
Ken
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Post by richwoollin on May 8, 2008 9:38:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply,
Where is the best whitewater on the Magaguadavic? it sounds like a challenge. Is the Magaguadavic a pool drop river? Rich
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Post by Ken Corbett on May 8, 2008 12:00:54 GMT -5
The stretch from the lake down to Thomaston Corner on Highway 3 is rocky and lively.
From the bridge to Pomeroy there are long stretches of deadwater.
Then the stretch from Pomeroy to Second Falls contains several drops that will test the skills of whitewater paddlers.
Ken
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Post by richwoollin on May 21, 2008 14:02:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the info
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Post by dbradford on May 23, 2008 11:33:20 GMT -5
Rich, I only paddled one section of the Diguedeguash quite a few years ago. I was after the brown trout that are supposed to be 'everywhere' in that river. I never did catch one, but a few nice brookies. I was camped on Digdeguash lake at the time, but it was too windy to get on the lake. Borrowed a 169 Discovery and headed upriver to the first covered bridge on the Digdeguash. Left my truck down below at the last bridge crossing above the set of falls at the end of the river (DON'T GO DOWN THERE WITH A CANOE). This run is about 11 kms, if memory serves. It is all very slow moving water, with deeps holes for fishing. The area is called Johnson Settlement I think, and the route along through there is 160. I don't know how much further upriver than that a person can canoe. I think further upriver is mainly of interest to kayakers. I imagine this stretch could be done any time of year, as there should always be plenty of water. My trip turned kind of nasty, because a strong wind came up ... upriver of course, and I was solo. I eventually ended up sitting in the stern, turned facing the stern, so I could paddle into the wind without always having to adjust. Must have looked strange Derek
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