Rouge, QC

River Description

The 23 Mile section of the Rouge is primarily a class II-III river with a few more difficult rapids. In total it has eight (8) class I rapids, six (6) class II rapids, five (5) class III rapids and drops, plus two (2) class IV rapids/drops. The majority of the class III rapids are between the upper and alternate put-ins.

It is located high in the watershed, approximately 90-100 miles; a 2.5-3 hour drive north from the mouth of the river.

Regional Map – Rivers of the Laurentides Area

Des rivières de la région de laurentides (Région administrative 15)

Map by Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs

Technical info

Put in elevation........ '
Take out elevation...... '
Total drop.............. '
Average drop/mile....... '
Maximum drop/mile....... '
River profile type...... Continuous, mixed class II-III rapids
                         with quickwater and two IV's
Distance................ 18.6 [12.4 from alternate put-in] miles
Duration................ 6-8 hours
Shuttle length.......... 20 [12 alternate put-in] miles
Portages................ 2 class IV's
River width average..... '
River geology...........
River water quality..... Excellent
Drainage area........... 410 sq miles
Scenery................. Wilderness.
Wildlife................ Lots
Distance from Quebec.... 280 miles
Distance from Montreal.. 143 miles

Rafting, Paddling Shops, Etc.

Campgrounds

Lodging, Motels, etc.

Amenities

Nearest Restrooms....... 
Supermarket/food........ 
Restaurants/Pizza/etc... 
Internet Access......... 

Other Resources

MYOSIS.CA Web Site (Débit des rivières for gage levels.)
La Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (FQCK) (Info débit for gage levels.)
Le club de canot-camping des Pays-d´en-Haut (CCCPH)

Regional Weather

AccuWeather.com Canada, MétéoMédia Canada or Environment Canada weather forcast.