Algonquin Adventures / Back Country Now Open April 12

**Posted by swedish pimple** 4/12/2024 8:23 am

limited access points ,, some roads are messed up,, check before you go,,,,

**Posted by Jdbonney** 4/12/2024 9:01 am

Yeah, it appears hey 60 access spots anre open. All
Others are recommended access to 4 wheel drive vehicles, high clearance vehicles.

No access to travers or grand lakes due to a washout on the Barron canyon road.

**Posted by swedish pimple** 4/12/2024 9:10 am

bump

**Posted by TripperMike** 4/12/2024 9:40 am

Wow, April 12. Great news for anyone eager to hit it this weekend.

Headed in May 4th, this early ice out should have the trouty boys active and hungry by then.

**Posted by Barbara** 4/12/2024 9:41 am

Read through the list carefully. (Rain Lake and Tim Lake access points are open, but not Magnetawan, for example.) Backcountry access offices not open.

Algonquin Park Backcountry Access Point Status
On April 12, 2024, Ontario Parks announced that Algonquin Park's backcountry has reopened for camping (including canoeing and backpacking).

https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/2024/2024-04-12_backcountry_reopening.php

Barbara

Last edited by Barbara (4/12/2024 9:42 am)

**Posted by Barbara** 4/12/2024 1:18 pm

Is this good enough to declare a winner in the ice-out thread?

https://algonquinadventures.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=3930

Barbara

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/12/2024 1:24 pm

Nice! My buddy has a jacked up 4x4 and wants to rip into Magnetawan and slay some brook trout. I'll let him know the good news.

**Posted by boknows** 4/12/2024 1:56 pm

On the highway right now towards camping tonight on Pen.

Bo

**Posted by boknows** 4/12/2024 1:58 pm

Swift Fifteen wrote:
Nice! My buddy has a jacked up 4x4 and wants to rip into Magnetawan and slay some brook trout. I'll let him know the good news.

Can't drive to Mag re road conditions.

Bo

**Posted by Barbara** 4/12/2024 2:08 pm

Swift Fifteen wrote:
Nice! My buddy has a jacked up 4x4 and wants to rip into Magnetawan and slay some brook trout. I'll let him know the good news.

Not at this time.

1.) Magnetawan access point is NOT open as yet, so you shouldn't be able to get any permits.
https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/2024/2024-04-12_backcountry_reopening.php

2.) Check the Fishing Regs.

"Algonquin Park - Fish Sanctuary - no fishing from January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31."

Pages 110 / 111 in the pdf:
https://www.ontario.ca/files/2024-01/mnrf-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2024-01-19.pdf

Barbara

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/13/2024 9:55 am

My buddy's truck is jacked, racked, and stacked with 33" puddle jumpers. No problem getting in anywhere.

**Posted by Jdbonney** 4/13/2024 11:52 am

I’m not sure you’ve seen a washout before.

**Posted by scoutergriz** 4/14/2024 5:45 am

Swift Fifteen wrote:
My buddy's truck is jacked, racked, and stacked with 33" puddle jumpers. No problem getting in anywhere.

that means there's only 16 1/2" clearance from the centre of the axle and about 8" from the differential and suspension mounting points- I've seen 3' deep washouts regularly...

**Posted by ChristineCanoes** 4/14/2024 8:41 am

Swift Fifteen wrote:
My buddy's truck is jacked, racked, and stacked with 33" puddle jumpers. No problem getting in anywhere.

Just make sure you are following the rules. Some roads are closed. Also trout doesn’t open for awhile.

**Posted by Shanny G** 4/14/2024 3:48 pm

Swift Fifteen wrote:
Nice! My buddy has a jacked up 4x4 and wants to rip into Magnetawan and slay some brook trout. I'll let him know the good news.

Not to be a Karen but brookies and lakers don’t open until April 27.

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/14/2024 8:13 pm

scoutergriz wrote:
that means there's only 16 1/2" clearance from the centre of the axle and about 8" from the differential and suspension mounting points- I've seen 3' deep washouts regularly...

I've seen him crash through some pretty big washouts and keep right on truckin'. He calls his truck, 'Plumb Crazy'..and so is the driver. The only thing that'll stop this guy is a lake

**Posted by Shanny G** 4/14/2024 8:16 pm

Swift Fifteen wrote:
scoutergriz wrote:
that means there's only 16 1/2" clearance from the centre of the axle and about 8" from the differential and suspension mounting points- I've seen 3' deep washouts regularly...

I've seen him crash through some pretty big washouts and keep right on truckin'. He calls his truck, 'Plumb Crazy'..and so is the driver. The only thing that'll stop this guy is a lake

So your friend is tearing up roads which therefore makes it even more inaccessible for everyone else?