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Skootamatta River:

 

BIG Thanks to Jeff K. for the Pic's

Class I to IV:

The Skoot is typical of other Hwy 7 runs, with narrow drops through small gorges mixed with easier rapids and flatwater. This Class I-IV river is suitable for novice to expert paddlers come spring. Many of these rapids are chutes and can be run in low water conditions as well as high, but should be scouted first.  Apparently the more difficult drops on the Skoot are difficult to scout, so good boat scouting ability, or an experienced guide is useful.  The narrows drops are through rocky walls, which can be touched with the paddle on either side. The distance is about 20km.
 

Directions:  Take Hwy #7 east to just past Madoc. Shortly after the junction of hwy #7 and Hwy #37, go north on Hastings Rd. #2 to Flinton. The put-in is at the bridge in Flinton. The take-out is in Actinolite, below Hwy #7.

 

Skoot looks to be one of those often over looked runs.  This may be a good run who want to try something a little more unknown and less busy. 

LOT'S OF POTENTIAL HERE!!!!!

The Photo Points are co-ordinated to the Topo Map at the end of the picture series.

GPS Photo Point # SKT008:

Skootamatta River, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point SKT008; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.

 

GPS Photo Point # SKT009:

 

 Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point SKT009; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004;GPS Photo Point SKT009; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point SKT009; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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GPS Photo Point # SKT012:
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Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point # SKT012; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point # SKT012; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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Skootamatta River Run, Mid-April 2004; GPS Photo Point # SKT012; Photo Courtesy of Jeff K.
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GPS Photo Point # SKT013:

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GPS Photo Point # SKT015:
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NEW!!! GPS Topo for Skootmatta River:
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Skootamatta River
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Directions:

Put-in:  Where the Skootamatta River crosses Flinton Road (Skt007)
Take-Out: Where the Skootamatta River crosses Upper Flinton Road (Skt017)

Run Length: 11.9km
Shuttle Length: 14Km

Directions to Put-in from Actinolite, ON:
North on 37 to Hwy 7
East on Hwy 7 to Flinton Road (CR 29) (Approx 900m)
North on Flinton Road to 2nd bridge crossing the Skootamatta (approx 11km).

Directions to Take-out from Actinolite, ON
North on 37 to Hwy 7
East on Hwy 7 to Upper Flinton Road (Appox 5.8km)
North on Upper Flinton Road to Moores Road (Approx 2km)
Stay right on Upper Flinton Road. 
Continue to where the Skootamatta crosses Upper Flinton Road. (Approx 900m)

Directions for the Shuttle from Take-out.
West on Upper Flinton Road to Moores Road (Continue straight).
Moores Road to Robinson Road (Continue straight).
Robinson Road to Flinton Road.  Turn North on Flinton Road to put-in (Approx 9km)

 

 
 
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