Algonquin Adventures / Are we thawed yet?!? 2025 Ice Out

**Posted by Forrest Huggs** 4/01/2025 6:09 am

Does anyone have Ice Out news? Or does anyone want to predict a date? Last year Ice Out was April 10th.

**Posted by IanTendy** 4/01/2025 7:14 am

Judging by the MODIS and NASA Worldview satellite photos, we're looking to be about 3-3.5 weeks behind last year. We're in that yo-yo period right now where it rains, then freezes, then rains, then freezes...

Holding my breath for a quick April thaw to let me do my May 2-5 trip, but I'm planning on another route south of Algonquin just in case they don't let me in.

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**Posted by Forrest Huggs** 4/01/2025 7:26 am

I am keeping an eye on the Visitor Centre Cam ( https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/virtual/webcam/index.php ). Hoping to spot open water on Fork Lake. 🤞🤞

**Posted by Forrest Huggs** 4/01/2025 8:01 am

This may help!
https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/ice-out.php

Last edited by Forrest Huggs (4/01/2025 8:02 am)

**Posted by TripperMike** 4/01/2025 9:09 am

Ian - I'm also booked May 2 - 6, also exploring contingency plans further south.

AO posted a few days ago that they still had 30" of ice on Ope, signalling minimum 3-4 weeks until clear passage. With the weather this past weekend and the current long range forecast, I am skeptical of the park hitting the May 2 target this year.

Edited to add; I'm curious about the state of access roads, trails, river systems after this weekends ice storm as well.

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**Posted by yellowcanoe** 4/01/2025 11:59 am

Hard to believe we were able to drive in to our cabin on Aylen lake, just east of Algonquin, on March 2 last year. I don't expect that will be possible until at least the middle of April this year. Guess I'll be making multiple trips hauling stuff in a sled when I go up later this week. Year round residents on Aylen Lake report only some small branches fallen and no power outages from the recent storm.

**Posted by swedish pimple** 4/02/2025 9:22 pm

we just got hydro back tonight ,, it was off since last sat night,, i am near peterboro,, just a mess,
the ice will be out . but the roads will need grooming ,
my main concern is the portage trails full of downed trees , have your saw ready

**Posted by Forrest Huggs** Yesterday 7:30 am

I am a Friend Of Algonquin Volunteer and have been waiting to get called for Trail clean up, no call or email yet! Staff is probably on it! They are amazing!
Forrest_Huggs