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.
May 22-27th
6 days
Class II-III
Experienced Paddlers
Max 8
$800
pp
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.
May 30
- June 4th
6 days
Class I-II
Experienced Campers
Max 10
$800
pp
Join us on our Allagash Wilderness Waterway spring run and watch the river come alive the new growth of another year. Welcome the song birds and waterfowl that arrive from their journey north. Catch a glimpse of a new born moose staying close to its mother as they browse the shrubs along the bank. Enjoy the extended daylight that allows for plenty of time to explore fish, relax, and sit by the fire on into the night.
Custom dates
4-10 days
Lodging – camping, cabins, Inns, B&Bs
Independent travel
Great Families Trips
from
$800 pp
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.
Great for families, friends, corporate picnics
2-25 people
No Experience required
From
$35 pp
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!
June 11,
12, 13 2010 Early Registration $65 before May 1st
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.
Custom dates
4-10 days
Lodging – camping, cabins, Inns, B&Bs
Independent travel
Great Families Trips
from
$800 pp
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.
4 days
Class I-II
Families, Adult Trips
Max 10
$550
pp
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. Plenty of time to drift and fish, the small mouth can be really fun to catch. Watch the Kingfisher chatter and guide the way down river.
4 days
Quick water
Families, Adult Trips
Max 10
$550
pp
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.
6-10 days
Class I-II
Experienced Campers
Max 10
from
$800 pp
Our summer Allagash Wilderness Waterway trips provide a canoe camping experience that combine traditional guide style with modern equipment and current knowledge. We believe it 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 and exploring all that the Allagash waterway has to offer.
4-12 days
Class I-III
Custom Trips
Max 10
from
$550 pp
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.
4 days
Flat water
Families, Adult Trips
Max 10
$550 pp
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!
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.
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.
6-10 days
Class I-II
Experienced Campers, Adults
Max 10
from
$800 pp
Catch the peak burst of color as fall foliage explodes. The days get shorter and the nights get cooler. We've got the river to ourselves and the last of the loon, mergansers, and bald eagle. Moose continue to feed along the river. Maples, birches, oaks, and even the pine add colors to the foliage canvas. And the evening star gazing is equally spectacular. See the milky way as you will never see it back home.
3-10 days
Beginners to Experts
Max 12
from $500 pp
Maine has so many
remote lakes and rivers that provide wonderful
paddling opportunities for all leels of
experience. Let us help you put together a
canoe camping adventure just right for you and
your family or group.
January 16, 17, 18,
2010 MLK Weekend
easy to moderate difficulty
Max 10
$359 AMC Members $398 non
AMC contact AMC
reservations 603-466-2727 mention
"Backcountry Skills weekend"
During
this exciting weekend, you’ll learn about
evaluating weather, how to build snow shelters,
and how to start and keep a fire going in harsh
conditions. You’ll also practice land navigation,
winter safety, and more. You’ll even learn how to
build your own personal sledge for hauling
gear.
Winter Camping Introduction
3 days Feb 12, 13, 14th
Easy to moderate difficulty
Max 6
$300
pp
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!
Intermediate Winter Camping
3 days Mar 5, 6, 7th
Moderate difficult
Max 6
$300
pp
For those who know they enjoy winter camping and want to learn additional skills or just need an excuse to go winter camping. Join us as we venture into the winter woods for an extended weekend. Choose an itinerary that fits your abilities. We'll help you choose from sheltered mountain pond sites destinations in the Whites to ski in campsites deep in the Maine woods. Imagine spending over 30 hours outside this February.
Full and 1/2 Day rides
May - Nov
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. 12 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 - Sep
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.
Raft the Kennebec River gorge or the thrill ride of the Dead River!! Two of the best white water rafting rivers in Maine. You will have the ride of your life splashing through walls of water as your boat crashes over the big rapids.
