Ochre River

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 14:43
Canada›Manitoba›Southwest
Submitter & Author Information
Route submitted by: 
Admin
Trip Date : 
Route Author: 
Unknown
Additional Route Information
Distance: 
25 km
Duration: 
1 days
Loop Trip: 
No
Portage Information
No. of portages: 
0
Total Portage Distance: 
0 m
Longest Portage: 
0 m
Difficulty Ratings
River Travel: 
Advanced
Lake Travel: 
Not applicable
Portaging: 
Easy
Remoteness: 
Novice
Background Trip Info
Water Levels: 
Route Description
Technical Guide: 

South on Hwy 582 from town of Ochre River
Take first right after the second bridge
Turn right after 1.6 km - follow road to border of Riding Mountain National Park
P 600 m along road to river
1 km of continuous rapids
Section of gravel bars and sweepers
Canyon with rapids
Past Scane Crossing
Canyon with continuous rapids
Finsih at Hwy 582

Maps Required
Topo Maps (1:50,000): 
62 J/13 Laurier 62 O/4 Ochre River
Other
Special Comments: 

Advanced whitewater skills required. Only suitable for running in April and May - insufficient water for the rest of the year.

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