u/Far_Initial_5782

My buddies and I are heading out for our 5th annual spring Algonquin trip and could use some advice on a possible route change.

Current plan is to camp one night on Crow Lake, then take the Crow River into Lake Lavieille for 2 nights. Then back to crow for another night.

Our big question: is it realistic to paddle the Crow River back upstream into Crow Lake on the return trip, or are we setting ourselves up for a brutal mistake?

We’re all in solid shape and former D1 athletes, but we know fitness only goes so far in the backcountry 😅

Would love to hear from anyone with firsthand experience on that stretch, especially in spring conditions. Any and all advice is appreciated!!