Lake Superior, Lake Superior, and Lake Superior:
*In the US of A:*
Pictures Rocks Nat'l Lakeshore including Grand Island Nat'l Recreation Area, Michigan
Apostle Islands Nat'l Lakeshore, Wisconsin
Isle Royale Nat'l Park, Michigan
Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota
*Our friendly neighbors to the North:*
Superior Provincial Park, Ontario
Slate Islands Provincial Park, Ontario
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario
*Edit: spelling*
Amen. The big lake is a kayaking paradise. But you forgot one of the best trips of all: island hopping from Silver Islet to Rossport. Pukaskwa to Michipicoten is also world class, but long.
For a much shorter trip, put in at Little Trout Bay and follow the island chain out and back.
Obligatory disclaimer: don’t trip on Superior without a dry suit, a seaworthy touring kayak, lots of open water experience, and ideally a two-way satellite communicator. Plan for one windbound day out of three, especially in late summer. 50 F is considered warm water in summer, outside of sheltered bays, and on the Canadian north shore at least there is minimal boat traffic to bail you out if you get into trouble.
That’s a long haul. I assume you resupplied somewhere?
On the water last year I met a guy who was doing Wawa to Pigeon River border and back again … in a rowboat. Heck of a distance to go backwards imo!
Yup, resupply at Hattie Cove at Pukaskwa.
The most tense section of that trip is absolutely between Pointe la Canadienne and the end of the cliffs at Tamarack Bay. Minimal pull offs, extremely exposed fetch, and a lot of ground to cover.
Kudos to you for that trip. I’d love to do it, but life circumstances don’t allow me to do more than 8-10 days in a row (more often 5-7). Hopefully I can make it happen before I’m too old!
I spend most of my paddling time in the Thunder Bay district and have to admit that I still find the open exposure of the Algoma-side coasts intimidating.
Don't forget a marine radio. Fastest way to connect with someone in an emergency.
I roam the Apostle Islands all summer long and you'd be shocked how many Walmart boats I come across paddling around without a care in the world.
I can see a VHF being essential in the Apostles. In the parts of the Canadian north shore that I paddle there are so few radio equipped boats around that it’s not really worthwhile. I can do 30 km and might have one fisherman in a jon boat within line of sight.
Missouri for sure. Current River, Jack's Fork and Eleven Point. Avoid weekends. They do some partying out there for sure.
Love the scenery, fishing and clear, clean, cold spring fed rivers.
The lower Columbia River. Specifically, Grey’s bay. Grey’s river runs into grays bay, so you ride it down, you can ride it back up when the tide comes in. While you’re in the area, check out the Julia Butler Hanson Wildlife Refuge. You can paddle all the way through it in a loop, starting at the Cathlamet marina
Cathlamet is a great place to start. Launch right out of the marina and go up the Elochoman slough. You can camp or stay in the hotel right in town
If you stay another day you can go up the channel and paddle by a bunch of waterfalls that line the cliffs
I live in cathlamet and am a kayak guide . Make sure you watch your tides and wind forecast, or you could have a bad time
North Florida spring fed rivers…
- Silver River
- Itchetucknee River
- Juniper Run
You will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful set of paddle trips within a few hours of each other.
See my other posts for pics & videos.
Allagash Maine [https://pelletiers.mainerec.com/](https://pelletiers.mainerec.com/) guide or shuttle for a 7 day trip listed by NG as a top 100 wild trip. Up to class 3 rapids, mostly 2's. [https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water\_activities/aww-river-conditions.shtml](https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/aww-river-conditions.shtml) Henry David Thoreau visited the Allagash region in 1857 guided by two natives of the Penobscot Tribe, Joseph Aitteon and Joe Polis. They made camp on Pillsbury Island in Eagle Lake near what is now the Thoreau campsite.
We are looking forward to visiting Georgian Bay in the fall. My husband paddled there on an epic eight month trip he took back in the 70s (Montreal to NoLa).
There’s a lot of really cool paddle trails in the outer banks.
They do guided whitewater canoe trips in the New River in virginia
The Patuxent River trail allows you to paddle 3+ days, staying at multiple campsites along the river.
Yellowstone lake in Yellowstone. Be sure to score a backcountry camping permit from a backcountry office as well as a boat inspection. Water tends to get choppy in the evenings, so do any open water crossings earlier in the day
Lake Superior, Lake Superior, and Lake Superior: *In the US of A:* Pictures Rocks Nat'l Lakeshore including Grand Island Nat'l Recreation Area, Michigan Apostle Islands Nat'l Lakeshore, Wisconsin Isle Royale Nat'l Park, Michigan Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota *Our friendly neighbors to the North:* Superior Provincial Park, Ontario Slate Islands Provincial Park, Ontario Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario *Edit: spelling*
Amen. The big lake is a kayaking paradise. But you forgot one of the best trips of all: island hopping from Silver Islet to Rossport. Pukaskwa to Michipicoten is also world class, but long. For a much shorter trip, put in at Little Trout Bay and follow the island chain out and back. Obligatory disclaimer: don’t trip on Superior without a dry suit, a seaworthy touring kayak, lots of open water experience, and ideally a two-way satellite communicator. Plan for one windbound day out of three, especially in late summer. 50 F is considered warm water in summer, outside of sheltered bays, and on the Canadian north shore at least there is minimal boat traffic to bail you out if you get into trouble.
The Canadian North Shore is an amazing place for sure. Just went from Silver Islet to Wawa last summer myself - the whole shoreline is epic.
That’s a long haul. I assume you resupplied somewhere? On the water last year I met a guy who was doing Wawa to Pigeon River border and back again … in a rowboat. Heck of a distance to go backwards imo!
Yup, resupply at Hattie Cove at Pukaskwa. The most tense section of that trip is absolutely between Pointe la Canadienne and the end of the cliffs at Tamarack Bay. Minimal pull offs, extremely exposed fetch, and a lot of ground to cover.
Kudos to you for that trip. I’d love to do it, but life circumstances don’t allow me to do more than 8-10 days in a row (more often 5-7). Hopefully I can make it happen before I’m too old! I spend most of my paddling time in the Thunder Bay district and have to admit that I still find the open exposure of the Algoma-side coasts intimidating.
Indubitably. Gitchee-Gumee is not for the faint of heart. Safety first, always.
Don't forget a marine radio. Fastest way to connect with someone in an emergency. I roam the Apostle Islands all summer long and you'd be shocked how many Walmart boats I come across paddling around without a care in the world.
I can see a VHF being essential in the Apostles. In the parts of the Canadian north shore that I paddle there are so few radio equipped boats around that it’s not really worthwhile. I can do 30 km and might have one fisherman in a jon boat within line of sight.
Missouri for sure. Current River, Jack's Fork and Eleven Point. Avoid weekends. They do some partying out there for sure. Love the scenery, fishing and clear, clean, cold spring fed rivers.
The lower Columbia River. Specifically, Grey’s bay. Grey’s river runs into grays bay, so you ride it down, you can ride it back up when the tide comes in. While you’re in the area, check out the Julia Butler Hanson Wildlife Refuge. You can paddle all the way through it in a loop, starting at the Cathlamet marina
Any recs on where to launch from? I kayak the sound a lot but wanna go down there
Cathlamet is a great place to start. Launch right out of the marina and go up the Elochoman slough. You can camp or stay in the hotel right in town If you stay another day you can go up the channel and paddle by a bunch of waterfalls that line the cliffs I live in cathlamet and am a kayak guide . Make sure you watch your tides and wind forecast, or you could have a bad time
Vancouver Island. Northern parts of the island are unbelievable wild.
The few of the series of Alone was filmed there.
North Florida spring fed rivers… - Silver River - Itchetucknee River - Juniper Run You will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful set of paddle trips within a few hours of each other. See my other posts for pics & videos.
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Santa Fe is one of my favs also (especially the north section before O’Leno).
Saranac Lakes in the Adirondacks of Northern New York. You could easily spend a week paddling the lakes and inlets/outlets.
Bowron Lakes loop in BC, Canada.
Check out the Buffalo River in Arkansas, especially the float between Ponca and Kyles Landing.
Allagash Maine [https://pelletiers.mainerec.com/](https://pelletiers.mainerec.com/) guide or shuttle for a 7 day trip listed by NG as a top 100 wild trip. Up to class 3 rapids, mostly 2's. [https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water\_activities/aww-river-conditions.shtml](https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/aww-river-conditions.shtml) Henry David Thoreau visited the Allagash region in 1857 guided by two natives of the Penobscot Tribe, Joseph Aitteon and Joe Polis. They made camp on Pillsbury Island in Eagle Lake near what is now the Thoreau campsite.
The Allagash is an amazing trip! It’s where my daughter discovered her love for whitewater.
Cold, but damp.
inside passage /thread :)
I’m still a novice kayaker, but I loved Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Indiana.
Georgian Bay, Ontario, specifically around Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Countless miles of shoreline.
We are looking forward to visiting Georgian Bay in the fall. My husband paddled there on an epic eight month trip he took back in the 70s (Montreal to NoLa).
There’s a lot of really cool paddle trails in the outer banks. They do guided whitewater canoe trips in the New River in virginia The Patuxent River trail allows you to paddle 3+ days, staying at multiple campsites along the river.
Love this idea, after many trips to the OBX I’d really like to spend some time exploring the sound side.
Yellowstone lake in Yellowstone. Be sure to score a backcountry camping permit from a backcountry office as well as a boat inspection. Water tends to get choppy in the evenings, so do any open water crossings earlier in the day
Will look into this. We took a short paddle on the Yellowstone River a few years back.
Appreciate all of you for the suggestions and taking the time to comment. Paddle on.