C-03 Cochrane River to North Seal (5 miles below Maria Lake)
Geographic Location:
- Northern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Cochrane River to North Seal (5 miles below Maria Lake)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Easton L, Thuycholeeni L, Inutokinosano L, Kelso L, Sulyma L, North Seal R.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 4 K/3, K/6, K/10, K/11, K/15.
Duration of Trip:
- 7 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 113 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Cochrane River: Class 2.
- North Seal Tributary: Class 2.
Portages:
- 10 Portages, with much wading and lining and poling.
- Kelso Lake and Sulyma Lake, the trail is very faint with lots of deadfall.
- Excellent trails between Thuycholeeni and Kelso Lakes.
Start (Put In):
- Easton Lake at Cochrane River by air.
Finish (Take Out):
- 5 miles below Maria Lake by air.
Remoteness:
- Several fly-on lodges.
Comments:
- The topography is hilly and the rivers and lakes offer many eskers and beaches.
- Eskers provide excellent campsites.
