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4.  Waterhen River - Lac des Iles (Lauman's Landing) to the Elk Ranch

MAJESTIC...simply spectacular...probably the most popular paddling route on the Waterhen River...if you have time for one paddling excursion - this is the one to do...lots of birds and wildlife. 

Length: ~ 18.6 km

Time of year:  All summer (mid-May to late September)

Experience required:  Novice

Noteworthy features:  Wide and steady flowing river interspersed with a number of Class I and II rapids...one short but significant set of Class II+ rapids at 'the narrows'.

Access and parking: Excellent access via grid roads north and east of Goodsoil - good parking at start and take out locations

Start location:  Lauman's Landing (head straight west of Goodsoil until you see the sign and then head north to Lac des Iles)

Take out location:  The Elk Ranch (east of Goodsoil)

Route location (Google Earth kmz file):
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Website photo credits:  Marlow Esau, Glenn Cariou, Vicky Pryor, Tim Wahl, Al Balisky
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