Our Goal, as canoeing guides, is to provide a safe, organized, and fun experience into the Maine Woods that will leave lasting memories. The selection of adventures that we offer ranges from Introduction to Canoe Camping (perfect for families), to thrilling Class III Whitewater Rapids (experience required).
We specialize in family canoe camping, scout trips, senior trips, and independent Multisport vacations.
Get out and play in the snow. Depending on the weather and your interests we will snowshoe or cross-country ski.
Plan on being outdoors for 3-5 hours at the most. Weather is always a factor and may alter plans.
We will advise on cold weather gear and equipment, winter navigation considerations, and winter food considerations.
Destination TBD. Typically within 2 hour drive of Portland area.
Available for group and family workshops, Scouts, T3 Outing Clubs,
Easy to Moderate
Max 20 participants
6 - 8 hour training Indoors and Outdoors activities bring your own
lunch
Learn how to enjoy Maine winters outdoors. At our one-day workshop you will learn about the following:
- Winter Planning
- Winter Clothing and Gear
- Winter Travel
- Winter Safety
- Winter Nutrition & Hygiene
This workshop will be conducted outdoors. Please dress appropriately. Or call ahead if you need to be outfitted.
Jan 25 and 26
Feb 29 and Mar1
Mar 14 and 15 $135 per person $100 HVNC Supporters
Moderate difficulty
Max 6
8am Saturday morning through noon Sunday
Thinking about winter camping but don't know where to begin? Let Maine Path & Paddle Guides do the preparation and planning. You can focus on learning and having fun in the snow. Snow shoe or x-country skiing into a remote lodge and crank up the wood stove. Build a snow shelter and sleep outside in the middle of winter. Believe us, you will stay toasty warm. Staying out the first night will hook you on winter camping!
Difficult—Previous winter camping and travel experience required.
Max 6
A 40 mile winter trip through some of the most scenic and remote areas of the North Maine Woods.
We will be breaking trail for the majority of this trek. Mostly cross-country skiing and snow shoeing pulling sleds with gear.
April can be a wonderful time to enjoy winter, the days are getting longer and there is usually plenty of snow on the ground.
May 19—25 7 days
Class II—III
Experienced Paddlers
Max 8
$1050 per person—
Maine's most remote wilderness river touring experience. Our trips begin at Baker Lake for a 92 mile run of continues quick water.
The St John River builds with several major tributaries. Enjoy beautiful river side campsites at Nine Mile Bridge, Seven Islands, and so many more.
Flowing north the St John tripping experience is a special journey through the top of Maine's North Maine Woods.
The weather in mid May can bring sunny spring days or blustery late spring snow, we prepare for either.
We know the one thing we do not have to worry about are the bugs, they don't seem to make an appearance till Memorial Day.
June 29 - 21 3 days
Quick water - Class II
Experienced Campers
Max 10
$600 per person
Seboeis River — Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This river flows along the eastern border of Baxter State Park.
A great way to start the canoe camping season on a beautiful river.
Experience the natural wonders of springtime budding and blossoming, returning birds and newborn animals as we explore a the Seboeis in spring!
June 5,6,7 2020 NEW LOCATION - Volunteer Steering Committee working to make this all happen for 2020!!
Food and lodging available — extra fees apply.
Learn traditional canoeing and camping skills at historic Camp Winona. A weekend of workshops and presentations about all aspects of canoeing and camping. On water workshops
include; solo and tandem paddling; touring techniques; poling; canoe sailing; j-stroke; and more. Special children program. War canoe Race. Friday and Saturday evening keynote presentations that captivate and spark the imagination for travel and advantures in Maine and beyond. MCS is an all volunteer coordinated and run event!
Available Most Weekends Great for families, friends, corporate picnics
2—25 people
No Experience required
From $35 per person
Group Discounts
Come out and paddle for the day. Greater Portland has plenty of inland water to tour and explore. We will help choose a pond, river or lake that best fits your interests.
The Ossipee River running from Kezar Falls to the Saco River in Cornish is a perfect day trip, ideal for families and groups. You will be surprised how remote you can feel less than an hour from downtown Portland. Enjoy the river, swim, go off a rope swing, and get back to nature!
Call for Availability 3—5 days
Flat water
Families
From $1300 per family
Let us provide everything your family will need for a Maine woods canoe camping experience. You just show up, have fun, and let us do the rest. OK
you do have to paddle your canoe, but we don't go too far on our family trips! From infants to teens. Extended families too. Learn what it takes
to enjoy nature and the Maine outdoors. Children find excitement and adventure in every cove on the lake; among all the rocks and sand on he
shore; and in amongst the trees around camp.
Custom dates 4—10 days
Lodging – camping, cabins, Inns, B&Bs
Independent travel
Great Families Trips
from $800 per person
Hike! Kayak! Bike! Canoe! Raft! Climb! Explore! Sample Maine's outdoor high adventure and visit the best of Maine's scenic landscape.
From the protected islands off the down east coast to the heights of Katahdin to the rivers that flow throughout the state we will WOW you with an adventure filled with fun.
Design your trip with a choice of lodging preferences. Fill each day playing or take a day to explore the coast. Sail on a schooner, go whale watching, or explore museums and shops in quaint coastal towns.
July 3—8
Aug 21—62
Sept 2—7 6 days
Class I—II
Experienced Campers
Max 10
$1100 per person (8 and 10 day trips available)
Canoe the Allagash River and experience the North Maine Woods and the natural beauty and wonder of Maine. Camp among he tall pines, baslm fir, spruce and cedar; see the moose, bald eagle; loon and bear that inhabit this vast wild land that remains a last vestage of life as few can recall.
While we embrace the guides traditions of cooking over an open fire and being self sufficient; we also embrace modern equipment and current knowledge. The Allagash is just the right mix of lake paddling, quick river currents, and rapids. Water levels often vary throughout the season, making each trip a new experience.
You can plan on a lot of swimming, exploring, wildlife viewing, and all that the Allagash waterway has to offer. Join us on an adventure that will make memories that last a lifetime!
July 17—20
Sept 11—14 4 days
Quick water
Families & Adult Trips
Max 10
$800 per person
The quintessential North Maine Woods canoe tripping experience. Paddle Thoreau's route little changed since his historic journey. Enjoy some of the finest campsites to be found in Maine. We paddle into Lobster Lake the first night and then head back down the W Branch. Watch for moose feeding in the river. Bald eagle have made an incredible comeback and can be seen scanning the river for their next meal. The paddling is easy going with only small riffs and a good current while on the river.
Add an extra day and we'll plan for a lay over day in Lobster Lake!
June 19—21 July 17—20 Sept 11—14
4 days
Class I—II
Families & Adult Trips
Max 10
$700 per person
The St Croix International Waterway is the border between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada. Starting from the Vanceboro launch site the river is filled with small rapids and riffles that provide a whitewater introduction for paddlers eager to learn and improve their skills. The dam controlled flow assures that we have great water levels throughout the paddling season. The small mouth bass fishing is a big hit for kids and seasoned anglers alike. Watch the Kingfisher chatter and guide the way down river.
Add an extra day and we can start the trip in the upper lakes, this area is remote and wonderful!! Well worth it if you've got the time.
Custom Trips Arranged 4—12 days
Class I—III
Beginner to Experienced
Custom Trips
Max 10
from $160 per person per day
Maine boasts 347 miles of the 740 mile—New York to Maine—Northern Forest Canoe Trail. We have explored most of the Maine section. There are tripping opportunities for every type of paddler, novice to experts—day trippers to through paddlers. There are even inn to inn paddling adventures! Let us customize a trip for you.
Aug 3—7 4 days
Flat water
Families, Adult Trips
Max 10
$700 per person
Lobster Lake is a great destination for families or groups that want a base camp experience. Venture out each day to hike Lobster Mountain— paddle around Big Island— relax on the sandy beach and catch up on your reading— pick blueberries— swim— fish—have fun!
Call for Availability 3—5 days
Flat water
Families
From $1300 per family
Let us provide everything your family will need for a Maine woods canoe camping experience. You just show up, have fun, and let us do the rest. OK you do have to paddle your canoe, but we don't go too far on our family
trips! From infants to teens. Extended families too. Learn what it takes to enjoy nature and the Maine outdoors. Children find excitement and
adventure in every cove on the lake; among all the rocks and sand on he shore; and in amongst the trees around camp.
September 2—7 6 days
Class I-II
Adults
Max 10
from $1100 per person
Late August is great time to paddle the Allagash! We share the river with the kingfisher, loon, merganser, and bald eagle.
Moose continue to feed along the river. In the swampy bottoms the maples start their transition to bright red. The days start to get shorter, the nights cooler. It is a fine time to enjoy the river and all it has to share with us.
And the evening star gazing is equally spectacular. See the milky way as you will never see it back home.
September 11—14 4 days
Quick water
Adults
Max 10
$800 per person
The quintessential North Maine Woods canoe tripping experience.
Paddle Thoreau's route little changed since his historic journey.
Enjoy some of the finest campsites to be found in Maine.
We paddle into Lobster Lake the first night and then head back down the W Branch.
Watch for moose feeding in the river. Bald eagle have made an incredible comeback and can be seen scanning the river for their next meal. The paddling is easy going with only small riffs and a good current while on the river.
September 11—14 4 days
Class I—II
Adults
Max 10
$700 per person
To experience the St Croix River after Labor Day is truly treat. Because it is dam controlled there is always a great flow. The small mouth bass are abundant and there is no one else on the river. Come experience one of the best fall paddling rivers in Maine!
Full and 1/2 Day rides
May—November
Easy to Advanced
Great Family Fun
"Tucked in the foothills of the White Mountains is a little town called Parsonsfield, Maine. There, you'll find a unrivaled woodland playground : Backcountry Excursions. 1,200 acres of heavily forested hills surrounded by an 8,800 acre semi-wilderness preserve. A Mecca for single tracks and on- and off-road cyclists."
1/2 Day, Day, and Multi—Day
Jun—September
All Abilities
Join Ray Wirth for a day or for a week and you will learn so much about the Maine coast, so much about sea kayaking, and so much about the natural world that is his world on the waters and islands of down east Maine. Great Guides, top quality gear, and great destinations.
