This is a pleasant paddle, which is little more than a float through ranchland. It's about 45 km long and took us around 7 hours, with two stops for food. The put-in is easily accessed via the southerly extension of Deerfoot Trail from Calgary, and there is a small slip. The exit at Carseland requires that you negotiate some interesting little channels, but it's well signed. I had a nasty little episode with a sweeper at this late stage - avoid any side channels unless you can see right through them! The final section of the paddle is actually one of the best parts. I was considering going for a swim, but I saw a fair-sized burbot writhing just under the surface, and that put me in mind of how it would be a great place for something nasty to lurk. The water around Carseland is sporadically deep, still and weedy....perfect for pike. Other wildlife spotted included llamas, pelicans, eagles and osprey.Photo album here.
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