Allagash
- Paddle through the historic logging country of Maine on the Allagash
Wilderness Waterway. From flat water lakes, to mild white water, to
views of spectacular Allagash Falls (strictly from the banks). Explore
the pristine north Maine woods. This is THE MAINE CANOE TRIPPING
EXPERIENCE. If you really want to experience how your dad or your
grandfather might have experienced the North Maine Woods do the
Allagash River. Not much has changed over the past 100 years.
Maybe a few more or less access points. Fewer camps and cabins for
sure. And probably more moose then people. But, the
experience is one that creates memories that last a lifetime! Time
spent on the Allagash is special.
We offer 6, 8, and 10 day trips on the Allagash. The 10 day trips
start at Chamberlain Bridge for the full 98 mile journey. This
includes the upper lakes of Chamberlain, Eagle, and Churchill.
The 8 day trip put-in is Indian Stream on the east side of Eagle Lake.
It covers approximately 80 miles of the waterway. The 6 day trip
begins below Churchill Dam at the start of Chase Rapids a 9 mile stretch
of class II rapids.
St John
- 110-mile trip through quick water and rapids rated up to Class III
white water. The upper St John flows through some of the most remote
wilderness of northwestern Maine. Wildlife abounds in this untamed
wilderness. Because the St John River valley drains so efficiently
the only water that we depend on is the spring run-off. Unless we
have a wet summer the river is just too low to paddle. This tends
to reduce the overall impact on the St John River. The benefit is
well maintained seldom used sites. The night sky star gazing from
sites along the St John are incredible. Good chance to catch a
glimpse of the Northern Lights.
St Croix
- Paddle 35 miles along Maine's eastern border with New Brunswick, Canada.
Experience flat water through Class III paddling. But don't be
discouraged by the rapids, this trip is worth it even if you choose to
portage the wild water, they are few and far between. This is an
excellent introduction to whitewater canoeing. We like to start
these trips on Thursday to beat the weekend paddlers. Great
campsites. Good fishing for smallmouth bass, best in July and
August.
West
Branch Penobscot - Follow the historic route of Thoreau
down this beautiful waterway. Side trips into Lobster Lake, stop at
historic Chesuncook village and take out at Ripogenous Dam. This trip is
ideal for those that enjoy quite water paddling aided by a nice steady
current. Wildlife abounds, moose, beaver, loon, and bald eagle all
find homes along this beautiful stretch of quintessential Maine forest.
East
Branch Penobscot - Flowing along the east side of Baxter
State Park, the East Branch is full of whitewater rapids and spectacular
views of North Traveler mountain and Katahdin. In the 30 miles
that we paddle you will find drops
that will challenge and thrill even the most experienced paddler. Several
short portages the first day keep most folks away from this river.
We believe they are worth it to experience a part of Maine that few
explore. This trip is available to clients that have paddled other
rivers with us and want to take the white water challenge to the next
level.
