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St. John River (Challenging)

6-Day / 5-Night
Class III+ — Experience Required
110 miles

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Spring runoff in the St John river valley provides a wonderful opportunity to run one of Maine’s premier rivers. This 6-day/5-night trip starts at Baker lake almost 100 river miles southwest of Allagash Village. Campsites along the St John do not see many visitors, they are well maintained and offer spectacular views. There are no portages and very little dead water. Whitewater knowledge is necessary, with two major class II-III rapids you must know how to read the river, and how to position your boat for some big waves… it’s a cold swim. Wetsuits required and available.

$750

Allagash Wilderness Waterway (Moderate)

Class I-II Whitewater
Experience Recommended - But Not Required
6-Day 62 Miles
8-Day 80 Miles
10-Day 93 Miles

Explore the North Maine Woods canoeing the waters paddled since man first ventured into this land.  When compared to the fast paced world that most experience each day, not much has changed on the Allagash. Come experience what the Allagash means to you.  The upper Allagash lakes offer quiet water paddling from one great site to the next.  Chase rapids offer the thrill of class II white water that can be run by all.  Campsites are well maintained and include picnic tables with ridgepole, fire ring and privy.  On clear nights the sky is filled with brilliant stars.  On special nights, we are blessed with the aurora borealis (northern Lights).  Enjoy the loons, bald eagle, moose, and all the other wildlife along the waterway.  Be sure to include a camera and binoculars!

We offer 10, 8, and 6-day trips on the Allagash.

Put-in for the 10-day, 93 mile trip - Chamberlain bridge

Put-in for the 8-day, 80 mile trip – Indian Stream, Eagle Lake

Put-in for 6-day, 62 miles trip – Churchill dam, Chase Rapids

West Branch Penobscot River (Moderate)

4-Day / 3-Night Trip *
Flatwater Paddle
Recommended for Experienced Canoe Campers
35 miles

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Canoeing the “uppa West Branch”, as the locals refer to it, is all about enjoying paddling in the Maine woods. No challenging rapids to negotiate, no portages, just quiet water paddling down one of Maine’s most historically significant rivers. Our trip starts at Lobster Stream thoroughfare, we spend our first night on Lobster lake and then return to the Penobscot river. Mid-way to Chesuncook lake we camp along the river. Plenty of time to wet a line, or pole up stream a ways, or maybe just sit and read, watch the river flow. Then it is on to Chesuncook lake and the remote village on the north end of the lake. After a short stop to take in civilization and a tasty treat at the Store, we continue paddling on to Gero island for our last night out.

*Enjoy the last night at Chesuncook Lake House B&B

$550

$650*

St. Croix River (Moderate)

4-Day / 3-Night Trip
Class I-II Whitewater — No Experience Required
Great Intro to Canoe Camping
35 miles

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Located on the eastern Maine border between New Brunswick, Canada and Maine, the St Croix river is fun to paddle whether it is your first time down or your 100th time down the river. Great for learning to read the river, learn white water strokes, and experiencing canoe tripping down a river. The 35-mile section that we paddle starts at Vanceboro, ME and we paddle to the take-out at Kellyland near Princeton, ME. This trip combines a lot of class I-II rips with nice flat water paddling for a well-rounded canoeing adventure. Though this river sees many paddlers, we start our trips mid-week to maximize our chances of encountering more wildlife then people.

$550

Lobster Lake

4-Day / 3-Night Trip
Flatwater Paddle
Recommended for Family Trips & Intro to Canoe Camping
5 Miles

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Perfect for families, and folks who just want to relax, explore, and enjoy the Maine woods on one of the finest lakes in Maine. We establish a base camp at a remote campsite along the shores of Lobster lake. Sleep in, read a book, nap on a sandy beach. There is plenty to explore! It is a short paddle to the trailhead to Lobster mountain. A 2-mile hike with panoramic views all the way to Katadhin and beyond. Paddle around the Big Island, stop to explore and hike to the interior of the island. There are some great big rocks to jump off and swim around. Mid August brings a bounty of blueberries, ripe for the picking. Kids of all ages find an endless supply of rocks to skip, trees to identify, and stars to gaze.

$525

OTHER LAKES AND RIVERS IN MAINE

If you are interested in paddling on a river or lake that is not on our list we will consider guiding you if we feel confident that we know the area and you have the qualifications. If we cannot guide you, we can find someone that does know the area and we can make the necessary contacts.

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GROUP, CUSTOM, SCOUT, & YOUTH TRIPS

Arrange a trip for your family or group of 6 or more and choose the destination and dates that work best for you. We will work with your group to custom design a trip that meets the abilities and desires of the group. Ask about group rates.