Chutes Gauthier

The portage is on the right bank. You can portage (left) alongside the river or take the old "road" (right) which begins about 100 meters along the trail. As you'd expect, the "road" is both longer and smoother, although the extra length is almost insignificant and more than compensated for by the ease of travel. The river trail is much prettier, but it does involve a bit of boulder hopping.

There are several campsites along these trails -- a good spot for large parties to spread out.

If the water isn't too shallow (as it was in mid-July), and you choose to run the Class II between the falls, excercise great caution and make sure you know where those lower falls begin!

Length: 475 meters; about 600 by "road"
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate