5. Waterhen River - The Elk Ranch to Dorintosh Bridge (Hwy 4)
MELLOW...a relaxing and and unhurried portion on the Waterhen River with several good camping spots along the way...often combined with route #3 above to make a two day overnight trip.
Length: ~ 34.7 km
Time of year: All summer (mid-May to late September)
Experience required: Novice
Noteworthy features: Slow moving....
Access and parking: Excellent access via grid roads east of Goodsoil - good parking at start and take out locations
Start location: The Elk Ranch (east of Goodsoil)
Take out location: Dorintosh Bridge on Hwy 4 (just north of the Park entrance gate)
Route location (Google Earth kmz file):
Length: ~ 34.7 km
Time of year: All summer (mid-May to late September)
Experience required: Novice
Noteworthy features: Slow moving....
Access and parking: Excellent access via grid roads east of Goodsoil - good parking at start and take out locations
Start location: The Elk Ranch (east of Goodsoil)
Take out location: Dorintosh Bridge on Hwy 4 (just north of the Park entrance gate)
Route location (Google Earth kmz file):
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