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oldboyscout
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 1:51 am: | 
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Hello!!
I'm looking to come to Temagami for my first time in the fall and the general plan is to fly into Suckergut lake, loop up into Lady Evelyn, down through Diamond and Wakimika into Obabika and then through Obabika inlet, the northwest arm and back to Temagami. I've (we've) done some trips through Algonquin so we're not novices. My main concern is water levels and travel time down the Wakimika river. Should we plan for a full day of travel down this river? Any useful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!! |
ed
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Post Number: 941
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 7:30 am: |
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Less than 2 hours of travel time should get you down the Wakimika River.There may be a few small beaver dams to negotiate, but the water levels should be adequate for canoes throughout the Season.
Is this one of your scouts asking the questions in this thread?
http://www.ottertooth.com/discus/messages/3/34092. html?1297962191 |
oldboyscout
Member
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 11:52 pm: |
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No. I just took on the name because it's where I found my love of the wilderness when I was young. We were inner city kids who never ventured out of the city until our scout troop leader took us to Algonquin. It's newly discovered after raising a family and living in the city all my life.
Thanks so much for the info; it looks like a long winding river on the map. It's good to know the travel time is so short. Leaves more time for trail hiking, fishing or just relaxing!! |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 945
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 8:39 am: |
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If you go into Sucker Gut and have the time, you could paddle north to Hobart and Turner Lakes and hike up Maple Mountain. While passing through Obabika, go over to the trail head in the NE corner and hike the old growth trails. |
oldboyscout
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 11:35 pm: |
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Thanks!! That is part of the plan; highest point in Ontario right?!?!
Gotta say these forums are very helpful. Thanks for taking the time!! |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 947
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 7:48 am: |
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Here is a link to Maple Mountain: http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Sites/maple-mou ntain.htm
and to the Old Growth Trails off Obabika Lake:
http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Sites/waki-tri. htm |
irishfield
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Post Number: 291
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 11:32 am: |
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oldboyscout.. Maple Mtn is not the highest point in Ontario... but it is a hell of a view none the less. |
oldboyscout
Member
Post Number: 4
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 - 1:30 pm: |
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Ed; thanks for the links!!
Irishfield; I stand corrected, but. . . what is? |
jonebgood
Member
Post Number: 7
Registered: 06-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 - 2:53 pm: |
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Isphatina Ridge is Ontario's highest point
http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Sites/ishpatina .htm |
oldboyscout
Member
Post Number: 5
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 12:47 am: |
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Well I'm pretty sure we're going to hike up Maple Mtn. as we've decided to spend the first two days at Suckergut. I think I'll pack a lunch though it looks like quite the hike. But it'll be worth it for the view!!! |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 958
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 1:45 pm: |
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You might want to consider camping in Hobart for the night. The trip up to Maple Mountain is about 2-2 1/2 hours, if I recall correctly and you may want to stay there for a while to have lunch etc. |
oldboyscout
Member
Post Number: 6
Registered: 02-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 2:34 am: |
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We'll discuss that; thanks!!
I suppose we could bug out for Diamond lake the next day. I have a MNR planning map and it lists no portages from Suckergut to Hobart and indeed all the way to Tupper lake. I also noticed none listed until Willow Island lake heading south. Would you recommend that route as opposed to going north and through the southern half of Lady Evelyn. Looks like it could get windy on that lake; it looks fairly large and open. |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:41 am: |
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There may be a short portage into Hobart, if the water is low, but most times you can just walk your canoe along leaving it in the water.
I wouldn't do the long portage at the south end of Willow Island that goes directly into Diamond.It is not as long as is stated on the MNR map, but it is still pretty long and obnoxious.I would cross over from the north end of Willow Island Lake across 2 shorter portages into Lady Evelyn Lake and go south into Diamond, Wakimika Obabika etc. |
alscool
Moderator
Post Number: 283
Registered: 02-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 8:48 am: |
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It is quicker to pike the 2 mile portage, just saying. |
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