msod
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Post by msod on May 17, 2011 21:41:24 GMT -5
So I am looking for info on running the mirimichi.. tips and stories and perhaps if anyone has run it this year what the river level is. I'm going next weekend this will be my my first time..the Louie's and the shoot.. just looking for advice thanks  |
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msod
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Post by msod on May 17, 2011 21:43:50 GMT -5
Should of said ..upper south west from half moon..
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Post by ryanward10 on May 18, 2011 7:47:52 GMT -5
Welcome msod, i'm sure you'll have lots of company on that run if the weather's good. I've only run it once but it is a wonderful trip, the water's always moving, but not too fast. There's some rapids and drops, but nothing too rough. There are links to the Hydrometric Data site, and Ken's own water level reference guide here on this site. Happy paddling.  |
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Post by greggerv on May 19, 2011 8:32:43 GMT -5
We're planning on doing that one as well this weekend. I've heard the worst spot in burnt hill but I'm not sure how rough it really is. Is it Class 3 or more?
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Post by Jamie on May 19, 2011 10:08:53 GMT -5
There are 2 rock that lurk just below the surface in the middle of the channel to be cautious of. If there is plenty of water then you'll likely go over them without issue. Otherwise just enjoy the ride... The 2 nd rock gets people as they are too busy celebrating getting past the 1 st Pull over to river left by the mouth of the brook and scout the rapid 1st. You have to paddle to get in there so pay atttention... River left is more fun. This picture was taken with the water level being low at around 1-1.5 on the guage.  High water picture, not sure of the gauge reading.  Don't forget the life jackets.... let go of the canoe here if you flip I went for a swim here my 1st time thru.... great fun for a newbie Jamie |
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Post by Ken Corbett on May 19, 2011 14:37:11 GMT -5
We ran Burnt Hill Tuesday at 2.5 m, and it was great. We avoided the ledges on the left, they were curling backwards, so we stayed centre right and had no problem.
I was paddling solo, and when I made a dash for the left bank if Burnt Hill Brook to scout the drop, I was nearly sucked down the big rips backwards. It took all my power to make the far shore, just at the last inch of room. I should have paddled up Burnt Hill Brook a little further before attempting the ferry.
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