Agawa Canyon Expedition

Agawa Canyon Expedition 2004

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August 12th-16th, 2004
(Leave Grand Rapids Wednesday August 11 at 5:00 pm)

* Click Here for the Expedition Plan *

The animated map below shows the preliminary expedition route. The route will depend on many
factors and may not follow the illustration below.

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Expedition Itinerary

Start - Board Agawa Central Railroad-Passenger Train in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Leave Wednesday August 15th at 5:00 pmThe train ride will be about 3 hours. We will travel about 160 miles into the Canadian Bush and the Agawa Canyon.

Set up Base Camp

We will disembark the train approximately 3 miles south of the Agawa Canyon Tour Train park. We will set up base camp near the railroad tracks. At base camp we will set up the generator, satellite uplink, and computer equipment as well as tents, sleeping quarters, mess area, latrine and other quarters.

Explore Agawa Canyon

The main body will break up into exploration teams and hike around the Agawa Canyon. Land Features to be explored include many unmapped trails, Agawa Falls, Agawa Canyon Tour train park, Black Beaver Lake, various falls and other features. Members will record their exploration with GPS marking features and trails.

Search for Lost Bush Plane

With weather and time permitting, a team will attempt to search for a lost bush plane that is rumored to have crashed at an unnamed lake.

Click Here for a Picture of the Agawa Canyon, Black Beaver Falls, Bridle Veil Falls
Click Here for a map of the Tour Train Park (PDF 575KB)

Board Train and Ride to Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

The team will ride the Agawa Passenger Trail back to Sault Ste. Marie.
Click Here for a Picture of the Fortune Bay Expeditionary Team in the Cargo Bay of the Train

Summary

This expedition is suited for beginners, but members should prepare for course by hiking an average of 20 miles per week for 2 months before the course. All members should consult with their physician before considering this trip. Members will be required to hike around 6-14 miles per day. It is recommended that all members arrange to team up with a partner for the trip. Members should also certify through a Fortune Bay Expeditionary Team Land Navigation course or have experience in land navigation, GPS usage before embarking on the expedition. Click Here for course Info.

The expedition will also attempt to explore the canyon area and to find and research local artifacts, such as abandoned settlements, logging camps, etc.

The expedition plans to setup and operate a real time remote internet satellite up link that will be sent to this website. Individuals with experience in this area are encouraged to assist in planning and execution.

There is no cost for the expedition.

If you are interested, contact Pathfinder for more information

Click Here to view the Expedition Prospectus

2003 Expedition Report

Picture Gallery for the Agawa Canyon Expedition

Map of Tour Train Park

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