Shall Lake Access Point (#17)

Overview

About Shall Lake Access Point (#17)

Why stop

A direct put-in for routes toward Farm, Crotch, Booth and Ryan lakes.

Heads up

The 26.2 km approach from Madawaska includes a gravel stretch, and parking can be tight at busy times.

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Where it is

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SightShall Lake Access Point (#17)45.64911, -78.09929

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Plan your stop

Before you go

Sort out permits and supplies

If you’re camping, arrange your backcountry permit online or by phone before the drive in. Check park advisories for water levels before setting out. Food and potable water aren’t confirmed here, and the availability of a small store is unclear, so bring what you need instead of counting on supplies at the launch. The toilet type and office hours aren’t specified.

4 active Algonquin alerts

ClosureProvoking Falls Bridge ClosedThe Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is closed because of safety concerns; the bridge has been removed. - Use the posted reroute, which adds 2.5 km.Official details
CautionLow Water on Backcountry Canoe RoutesOntario Parks currently lists low-water alerts for six backcountry canoe-route sections: - Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake - Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake - Carcajou Creek north towards…Official details

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Shall Lake Access on the Opeongo River

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“You're nearing Shall Lake Access Point, though the launch is actually on the Opeongo River, between Farm and Crotch lakes.”

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More about Shall Lake Access Point (#17)

Start the paddle hereShall Lake Access Point (17) is a canoe launch on a bend of the Opeongo River, between Farm and…

Shall Lake Access Point (#17) is a canoe launch on a bend of the Opeongo River, between Farm and Crotch lakes. Despite its name, the launch is not on Shall Lake. This is a backcountry starting point, not a day-use stop for a trail or overlook; the trip on the water is the reason to come. From here, paddlers head toward Farm and Crotch, with Booth Lake to the west and Ryan Lake to the east.

The road inFrom Madawaska on Highway 60, follow Major Lake Road northwest for 26.2 km.

From Madawaska on Highway 60, follow Major Lake Road northwest for 26.2 km. It starts paved and turns to gravel. The access has parking, toilets and an Access Point Office. Parking reports vary, but the lots can fill at busy times, so leave yourself a little flexibility.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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1,237 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

245 sightingsEastern WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

331 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

604 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

110 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

192 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

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