11. Flotten River - Flotten Lake to Waterhen Lake
MYSTERIOUS...a real pleasant route featuring a shaded and hidden, narrow, meandering channel amid a shaded creek system...lots of unexpected surprises around every turn...best suited for kayaks...the last 5 km is an exposed paddle on Waterhen Lake.
Length: ~ 16.5 km
Time of year: All summer (mid-May to late September)
Experience required: Novice
Noteworthy features: A heavily shaded, winding route with various amounts of woody debris - be prepared to walk your kayak over beaver dams, etc. and the final section on Waterhen Lake can be windy.
Access and parking: Excellent access via Hwys 904 and 951 north of Dorintosh - good parking at start and take out locations
Start location: Flotten Lake Resort - parking and put in location is on the east side of the road in the small clearing opposite the resort
Take out location: The old provincial campground on the west side of Waterhen Lake
Route location (Google Earth kmz file):
Length: ~ 16.5 km
Time of year: All summer (mid-May to late September)
Experience required: Novice
Noteworthy features: A heavily shaded, winding route with various amounts of woody debris - be prepared to walk your kayak over beaver dams, etc. and the final section on Waterhen Lake can be windy.
Access and parking: Excellent access via Hwys 904 and 951 north of Dorintosh - good parking at start and take out locations
Start location: Flotten Lake Resort - parking and put in location is on the east side of the road in the small clearing opposite the resort
Take out location: The old provincial campground on the west side of Waterhen Lake
Route location (Google Earth kmz file):
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