W-07 Black River
Geographic Location:
- Nopiming Provincial Park (Manitoba), North of Pine Falls, Manitoba.
Name of Trip:
- Black River.
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Black Lake, Black River, Black River Lake.
Source of Information:
- Topographical maps: 62 I; 52 L.
- Books/Brochures: Manitoba Natural Resources Ouiseau/Manigotagan River, Nopoming Provincial Park Canoe Routes.
Duration of Trip:
- 4 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 144 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Black River: class 2-3. In summer, water level may be marginal for canoeing.
Portages:
- 20 portages. These include only the waterfalls (short by stepp portages). Route rarely used so the portages are not well marked or well traveled, but easy to find. The most difficult one was at the west of Black River Lake.
Start (Put In):
- Black Lake Provincial Campground.
Finish (Take Out):
- PR #304 at the bridge (north of Pine Falls).
Remoteness:
- Excessive logging close to the river in a few areas and a logging bridge.
Comments:
- It is a lovely unspoiled river except for the logging.
