West Fork Maclaren River

[redbeard]

Anybody have experience pack rafting the West Fork of the Maclaren River? Contemplating a moose trip this fall - hoping someone with some experience might be willing to share some pointers. Thanks!

 

[Birdstrike]

Anybody have experience pack rafting the West Fork of the Maclaren River? Contemplating a moose trip this fall - hoping someone with some experience might be willing to share some pointers. Thanks!

How do you plan on accessing the start of your trip?

 

[The German]

Well,,,,,, I'm assuming that you know this area is in the CCC use area boundaries of Unit-13B..... ?
If not, you need to get yourself educated accordingly......
But you do have a couple of ways to go,,,,, ie.... Horse Back in, set-up Camp & Hunt, and Pack-Raft Out when ready, or Boots on the ground, Hunt your way up the River, and at any point you can Pack-Raft back down.......
Balls in your Court....
TG

 

[abn sportsman]

Contact Susie and Alan Echols at Maclaren River Lodge. http://www.maclarenlodge.com/ Alan knows the river like the back of his hand. He runs rafters up and down the river.

 

[redbeard]

Thanks for the replies! Yes, I am aware that it is controlled use. I hunted it a couple years ago with my Dad (went in on horseback), but contemplating a bike ride in on the mining road and a float out using pack rafts. Was just curious if anyone has floated it and might be willing to share some perspective on what to expect on the float.