The Simon River in the Laurentides offers a diverse paddling experience ranging from calm flatwater to expert-level class IV-V rapids, with difficulty increasing significantly at lower water levels. This versatile route features multiple difficulty zones, from intermediate class II-III sections to challenging expert runs with complex hydraulics and technical lines. The river flows through beautiful Laurentian wilderness with good camping opportunities and reasonable access points. Spring runoff provides the best conditions, while late season paddling becomes significantly more technical and demanding.
Simon River is rated Increased difficulty due to lower water levels, R1, R1, R2-R3: intermediate. Expert level R3-R4, S4-S5. Calm and R1 downstream from Nord confluence, R1-2, R2, R2, R3: intermediate, R2-3, R3, R3-4, R3-R4, S4-S5: expert, R4.
The best time is April-July.
Simon River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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