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AlgonquinLakes wrote:
Park lake is the one you pass on 60 just before you hit the west gate coming from Huntsville.
Thanks!
Quite a ways south then it seems.
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I'm sure this has already been posted but you can keep an eye on things here as long as it's not too cloudy. [url](hidden),MODIS_Aqua_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor(hidden),MODIS_Terra_CorrectedReflectance_TrueColor,Reference_Labels(hidden),Reference_Features(hidden),Coastlines&t=2019-05-05-T00%3A00%3A00Z&z=3&v=-80.15102131683925,44.8909047504353,-76.98695881683925,46.7080434223103[/url]
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I just left Mew lake this morning and LOTR was 60-80% ice covered albeit starting to darken up. Same goes for Opeongo as seen from the dock. One or two more days should take care of remaining ice. I hope 
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The flyover is scheduled for tomorrow to assess the remaining ice conditions.
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Just visited the FOAP site and saw that they have defined some access points as opening on May 10 and others as TBD. I was hoping to do a stint on the Western Uplands Trail this weekend and am now getting very concerned with the 'TBD' designation....
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I think the plane saw how much ice is left, and headed south.
sat images from today are not promising for opening all of the interior this weekend.
here's hoping a partial opening??? fingers crossed
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Does anyone know if you are allowed to portage to lakes on a day trip if the 'backcountry' is closed? Could one stay at Mew lake campground and go canoeing/fishing on day trips to surrounding lakes even if it takes a portage or two to get there?
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Today's sat pictures clearly show a lot of lakes including Opeongo still being ice covered. Assuming they stick with an 'all or none' backcountry opening as they have in recent years then there probably won't be any permits until at least Monday.
Also based on history, yes you should be able to day trip on lakes with open water but it's always a good idea to confirm when you get to the park.
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All backcountry cancelled to the 14th. Just got my call. Dang it
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Hmm. I’m booked to start the 15th. This is going to be tight
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Hmm. I’m booked to start the 15th. This is going to be tight
Id put $ on you being okay for the 15th. I think ice out will be Sunday/Monday - permits issued Tuesday.
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After the wind and rain tomorrow and warm temps Saturday/Sunday you will definitely be fine for the 15th.
Geez in 18 years I don't think I've ever seen Lake Nippissing ice out this long before Algonquin...crazy
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Geez now my email and guy on the phone at Ontario Parks says all backcountry is delayed till the 15th...
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This is really unfortunate - I really need a spring outing and this is my only chance. I'll see if I can scare something up for a backpacking trip in Killarney but not very hopeful. Currently on perma hold for the next operator....
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Does anyone know if you are allowed to portage to lakes on a day trip if the 'backcountry' is closed? Could one stay at Mew lake campground and go canoeing/fishing on day trips to surrounding lakes even if it takes a portage or two to get there?
A copy and paste from the latest bulitton.
For safety reasons, the entire backcountry/interior is closed until Tuesday, May 14th (subject to change). Day use is permitted in all areas of the Park that are open and accessible.
I am assuming portages fall under entire back country so based on that, no.
That being said, I'm my opinion this is more so they do not have to go get someone in over their head, and to keep the Laywers happy. You might run into guys with M.N.R. But they are going to be more concerned with your fishing licence
All this from a random stranger on the interwebb so take it as you will.
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To be honest I'm relieved, as it was looking really tight to meet my deadlines at work by Friday before disappearing for a week. Besides, this will give me some extra time to perfect my carrying setup (seems the 70L bag isn't going to cut it for 10 days --hmm, I'm blaming the food and booze but it could be a host of other things). But then, I can easily move my vacation back a week at the last minute, a luxury I'm sure many don't enjoy. What concerns me at this point, however, is the greater likelihood of biting insects. Is there logic to the belief that a later ice out leads naturally to a later bug out?
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Following up on my last post... got through to someone after a 30 minute wait and there were still a few spots available at Killarney, but extremely limited. In frustration I decided not to book anything and now regret it. Feeling severely deflated.
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