Stump Lake and Mississippi River Downstream
#6 (Lanark Highlands)
How to get there: From Perth, take Hwy 511 to Balderson, left on County Rd. 7 through Fallbrook to County Rd. 12, left on County Rd 12 through McDonald’s Corners to Elphin and north on County Rd 36 two km, to Stump Lake.
The Launch Site: Small park and dock. Picnic table and privy.
The Paddle: Follow lakeshore clockwise and into the river. Take left shore upriver to rocky area and rapids. Good spot to lunch and explore. Rugged, be careful. Return on north side and into branch of river to end and waterfall (McLaren Depot Snye). Return to launch site or explore Stump Lake to High Falls Dam and back.
Watch for: Many bays and streams to explore. Also watch for submerged stumps.
Seasonal information: Great for autumn colours. Good until freeze-up.
