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| Trip Planning » May 2016 - Hogan to Lavieille Route » 2/21/2016 8:43 pm |
Thanks Tripper. I was thinking rocky portages but yep those are some pretty rocky landings as well. Guess I may need to learn how to redo the epoxy layer on my Souris River sooner than later...
JB, Thanks for the island site suggestion. We actually stayed on that first island as you come into Hogan last year (albeit on the site on the south side). I explored the site to the north of the island and agree both are great sites. Interesting as it appeared there was a ground fire through much of the island than had singed a lot of trees for a couple hundred metres in all directions (it appeared to be a least a few years ago). Pretty easy to see how it could happen with the prevailing winds down Hogan but a good reminder to make sure campfires are always attended / extinguished upon turning in for the night / leaving a site.
Thanks all for the input and discussion.
Jon P
| Trip Planning » May 2016 - Hogan to Lavieille Route » 2/15/2016 1:45 pm |
Thanks everyone for the great replies.
Lots of information to consider and glad that it sounds that I haven't planned a terrible route! Will definitely have to check out the site along the north side of Radiant as suggested below by all.
Tripper / Martin G - Thanks for the heads up on the rapids and we will scout based on runoff conditions, but will likely just portage to avoid risk of "dampening" an already long day.
Martin G - Yes, plan is to get to the East end of Hogan on day 1 provided the wind cooperates. We made it to the west end last year on day 1 by about 5:00pm but was running on fumes after very little sleep trying to get everything finished off to leave the day before.
Trillium 16 - Thanks for the heads up on the rockiness of the Crow / Pet portages. I have heard that about the 1210m and 2475m below Lavaque. Hopefully the easy fourth day will give us a chance to rest some sore muscles.
Now only thing to do is not go crazy waiting the 2.5 months until the trip!
Jon P
| Trip Planning » May 2016 - Hogan to Lavieille Route » 2/12/2016 6:52 pm |
Hi All,
Was a member here a few years back and enjoyed the board and members. Like the new format now and getting the mid winter itch to do some planning for next years trips. My wife and I started an annual 4-6 night trip in May approximately 5 years ago. Each year we experiment with new routes and love to get into the heart of the park for its remoteness and perhaps even sample the local trout population. This year I have planned a route we have been looking at for a few years and would be looking for any advice from those of you who have travelled it.
Day 1; Water Taxi up Opeongo through Crow River and camp on Hogan
Day 2: Down the Little Madawaska to Radiant
Day 3: Down the Petawawa to the Crow and Up to Lavaque
Day 4: Lavaque to Lavieille
Day 5: Lavielle to Dickson
Day 6: Dickson to Opeongo and Wtaer taxi Out.
Looking for any thoughts / suggestions / considerations for the loop. Unfortunately given our schedules we will likely be heading in May 1st which is earlier than normal but with this winter so far compared to the last two I am less concerned - assuming / anticipating ice out / peak freshet occurs mid - April. We have completed all parts previously with the exception of Phillip to Lavaque stretch but always looking for suggestions. I have tried to put the push on the miles for days 1 to 3 and then have very easy days at the end in case we have a windbound day we could always make up the time at the end. Anyone have experience either going down the Pet or up the Crow that early in the season? We would be portaging everything to keep things as safe as possible given the cold water temps. Any standout campsite along the route?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to contributing to the board again.
Jon P
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