Speed River
A 15-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.
Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 15.2 mi
- one way
- 1,124 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Speed River is a 15-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada. The nearest town is Guelph, about 0.6 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moe Hill and Marksam Ridge. For camping, Barber Scout Camp and Guelph Lake Conservation Area are within about 6 miles. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Speed River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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