C-08 Larsen River from Ashley to the South Seal River
Geographic Location:
- Northern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Larsen River from Ashley to the South Seal River
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Hlady K, Kemp L.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 64 I/4; 64 J/1.
Duration of Trip:
- 6 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 48 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Larsen River: up to Class 3.
- Some shallow rapids are found between Hlady and Kemp Lake may have to be waded otherwise the channel is deep. Depends on water levels.
Portages:
- 5 portages, plus much lining and wading in the river.
- It is only necessary to portage between Ashley and Hlady Lakes. None are necessary on the river.
- Trails had to be cut on all portages.
Start (Put In):
- Ashley Lake. Accessible by plane.
Finish (Take Out):
- South Seal River.
Remoteness:
- Wilderness.
Comments:
- Campsites are generally poor except for 2 esker sites and small beaches on lake shores.
- The eskers below Kemp Lake are quite steep.
