Canada>Ontario>Algonquin>EGL Canoe Hang - September 2017

**Chard** · 08-02-2017, 11:22

Canada>Ontario>Algonquin>EGL Canoe Hang - Algonquin - September 29 - Oct 1, 2017

Hi Gang,

This spring's two part trip seemed so well received that maybe we should attempt another. Hopefully we'll catch the Algonquin's Autumn colours at their peak, although it'll be hard to be Pen from a couple years back.

The main event (Sept 29-Oct 1) -Red: The Weekend Hang on Ragged Lake. Which site exactly is tbd.
The optional event (Sept 25'ish - Sept 29) - Blue: The Loop from Smoke>Tanamakoon>Cache>Head>Harness>Louisa>North Grace>McGarvey>Big Porcupine>Ragged as suggested by Bubba. A side trip to the old growth forest on Dividing Lake at the lower part of the map, and a shortened route across the middle have been marked by dotted lines. We already have some interest in this.

There's a Google Sheets sign-up form here. It'd be nice to know who's coming and how many sites we'd need. I'm hoping we make this a classic gourmet trip and come up with some fantastic backcountry cuisine that'll be the envy of the park. Even the bear's will have to wear bowties if they expect to share.

Note: For those anglers in the group, the end of September marks the end of trout season in Algonquin, and most of southern Ontario for that matter.

**LuvmyBonnet** · 08-02-2017, 12:23

Sounds great! I don't think I've recovered enough to consider the blue route. So far my plans are to be in the red group probably coming in early on the 28th. I'll have to think up something creative food wise. Even though I won't be portaging, I have no intention of putting a Dutch Oven in my kayak.

**keg** · 08-02-2017, 13:57

I should be in for Friday evening or Saturday morning until Sunday.

**ggreaves** · 08-02-2017, 14:07

Originally Posted by LuvmyBonnet

Sounds great! I don't think I've recovered enough to consider the blue route. So far my plans are to be in the red group probably coming in early on the 28th. I'll have to think up something creative food wise. Even though I won't be portaging, I have no intention of putting a Dutch Oven in my kayak.

You will be portaging - just one. It's not long but it's got a pretty good hill to start it. Someone will likely help you share the weight of the boat if required.
240m - That's a 48 rod portidge (translated to American)

**Chard** · 08-02-2017, 14:54

Originally Posted by ggreaves

You will be portaging - just one. It's not long but it's got a pretty good hill to start it. Someone will likely help you share the weight of the boat if required.
240m - That's a 48 rod portidge (translated to American)

We'll get LuvmyBonnet over that portage one way or another. Well his heavy gear/kayak at least; I don't think we can fit a palanquin in any of our canoes.

**ggreaves** · 08-02-2017, 15:58

Originally Posted by Chard

We'll get LuvmyBonnet over that portage one way or another. Well his heavy gear/kayak at least; I don't think we can fit a palanquin in any of our canoes.

... and you can ride the log chute back on the way home.

**KeeWayKeno** · 08-03-2017, 06:35

Great route, I'm in for 'the full monty.' Thanks to Bubba for the suggestion.

The only gourmet fare I crave is more trout, counting on you for a repeat performance LuvmyBonnet!

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**LuvmyBonnet** · 08-03-2017, 19:55

Originally Posted by Chard

I don't think we can fit a palanquin in any of our canoes.

If you could pull that off I would've been a Cedar Tough.

Originally Posted by KeeWayKeno

The only gourmet fare I crave is more trout, counting on you for a repeat performance LuvmyBonnet!

Now that would be something! I'm still reveling over that last beauty.

**Bubba** · 08-04-2017, 02:51

I'm in for the weekend hang but as always it'll depend on the homefront. I know it's not necessarily new or epic but I do miss our classic EGL chowder. It's been a while.