Amable du Fond River
Kayak spot · Canada
Whitewater: a river with rapids
Is it worth the trip?
Not for new paddlers. Suits grade III paddlers and up: a river with no grade stated, which we never offer a new paddler.
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Not for new paddlers. Suits grade III paddlers and up: a river with no grade stated, which we never offer a new paddler. See it for grade III paddlers.
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More kayaking near here
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- Amable du Fond River 5.6 km away
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About
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About Amable du Fond River
A launch on the Amable du Fond River. Suits grade III paddlers and up: a river with no grade stated, which we never offer a new paddler. 2 paddling schools, clubs or hire within 10 km, the nearest 1.0 km away. The town to stay in is Mattawa.
- River Amable du Fond River
- Grade No source states its grade: check a guidebook before you paddle it.
- Who it suits Suits grade III paddlers and up: a river with no grade stated, which we never offer a new paddler.
- Access No source states the access rules: check locally.
- Schools, hire 2 paddling schools, clubs or hire within 10 km, the nearest 1.0 km away.
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Where to stay: Mattawa
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about 25 min by car · 6 places to stay
about US$121/nightcountry average
About Mattawa its beds, food and every spot near it
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On the water
Kayak trips and courses in Mattawa · GetYourGuideKayak hire in Mattawa · GetYourGuide
River level
River levels: no free forecast gives them, so check a gauge before you go.
Paddling schools, clubs and hire nearby
Canoe Rental Pickup 1.0 km
Canoe Rental Pickup 1.0 km
The nearest named schools, clubs and kayak or canoe hire within 25 km, in a straight line. Listings, not a recommendation. Schools, clubs and hire: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits