Slocan
River
The Slocan River is a small river, with occasional rapids, in a rural
setting. Although none of the rapids is particularly difficult (nothing
over Class III), experience in reading and running whitewater is definitely
required. Paddlers should be adequately equipped, know their abilities
and limitations, and reconnoitre unfamiliar territory.
Intermediate-level
paddlers might want to get a taste of the river between Slocan and
Crescent Valley, a Class II, 50-mile (80-km) trip that will take
one long day. To shorten the trip, the river may be accessed at
any of the bridges along Hwy 6, particularly between Perry Siding
and Slocan Park.
The most technical
portion of the river (Class III) is just north of its confluence
with the Kootenay River, a 3-mile (5-km) stretch between Crescent
Valley and Shoreacres, a popular play spot for kayakers and canoers.
Put in at Crescent Valley and take out at Shoreacres, just downstream
of the railroad bridge. Allow one to three hours.
A good guide
book to consult on paddling in the region is The Silvery Slocan
Outdoors Guide.
Nearest Town: Winlaw,
Slocan, Slocan
Valley, New Denver
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