DOH ! The Lower Mad is my favorite river, but I can't make it this weekend. The OPG site says the river has jumped to 2.7 or so. That's in the 180 cms range (spring levels) and the river will be BIG in some spots. Still very runnable, but in the places where there is only one channel, there will be some pretty heavy standing waves. Grrr. I wish I could go. Normally the Mad is running at 15-30cms this time of year. Must of had "some" rain in Algonquin.
I'll definitely be up for running the Lower Mad in September if you're interested. My next few weekends up to Labour Day are booked.
Alan.