H-02 Hayes River to Oxford Lake
Geographic Location:
- Northern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Hayes River to Oxford Lake
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Robinson L, Logan L, Opiminegoka L, Windy L, Oxford L, Knee L, Swampy L.
Source of Information:
- Maps:
- 54 C/3, C/7, C/10, C/15, C/16, C/16; 54 F/1; 53 L/12, L/13, L/14, L/15; 53 M/2, M/1, M/8; 53 N/5, N/11, N/12, N/14; 63 I/6, I/7, I/8, I/9.
- Book/Brochures:
- Midshipman Hood’s diary of the 1st Franklin Overland Expedition.
Duration of Trip:
- 43 days paddling. It can be paddled in less time if traveled entirely downstream.
Total Distance:
- 568 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Up to Class 5.
Portages:
- 21 portages as well as much lining. There are good portage trails around most significant waterfalls/rapids. Robinson portage (1 km) is the longest.
Start (Put In):
- Hairy Lake by Northwind Aviation, Thompson, MB.
Finish (Take Out):
- Oxford Lake by Northwind Aviation, Thompson, MB.
Remoteness:
- Oxford Lake settlement and a water survey cabin 1 mile below the confluence of Gods River.
Comments:
- There are interesting kettle holes in Greywadke Boulders on Knee Lake. Tall banks are found along the lower Hayes. There are various pictographs and historic sites along the way. Consider taking a side trip down the Gods River.
