A-10 Little Saskatchewan River (#2)
Geographic Location:
- Western Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Little Saskatchewan River (#2)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Lake Minnedosa
- Little Saskatchewan River
Source of Information:
- Dennis Robinson, May 1992.
- 15 paddlers, ages 16-17.
Duration of Trip:
- 3 Days.
Total Distance:
- 80 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Rating of 1 the odd rapid may be class 2 during high water.
- There is a greater flow in May thus faster moving water.
- Water level was high. Water was very muddy.
Portages:
- One portage around the dame at the south end of Lake Minnedosa.
Start (Put In):
- Route #10 north of Minnedosa.
- Dropped off by truck and school bus (Hamiota Kenton Company) at a cost of $176.55.
Finish (Take Out):
- Rapid City.
- Pick up was by truck and school bus through Hamiota Kenton Company at a cost of $96.30.
Remoteness:
- No other canoe/kayak groups were encountered.
Comments:
- Registration or permits not required for this trip.
- There were adequate campsites. There are no designated campsites and all campsites were in the bush.
- Open fires are not legal except in designated fire pits.
- Route is adjacent to Highways #10 and #24.
- West side of Lake Minnedosa is well developed.
- Much garbage and old cars were found in the river as you exit Lake Minnedosa.
- No bears were encountered.
