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Allagash Wilderness Paddling Trip



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Where:  Allagash River Wilderness from Johnson Pond to St. Francis (including Allagash Stream, Allagash Lake, Allagash River, numerous ponds, and St. John River); approx.. 115 miles.

 

When:    Monday July 5 through July 15th-July 17th (depending on water levels, pace, group commitments etc.)

 

Who:      Anyone, beginner to expert, who has done at least one self-supported, canoe or kayak multi-day primitive camping trip.  This trip will be limited to a maximum of 6-7 individuals. Trip will be led by current Wilderness Tripping Chair, Chuck Horbert and former Wilderness Tripping Chair, Jim Cole. Note! Canoes only. If you do not have a canoe, we may be able to lend a canoe or team you with an experienced canoeist in a tandem canoe.

 

Details:   Itinerary:  This is THE quintessential New England canoe trip, led by experienced trip leaders. We will drive up to St. Francis, ME on day 1 and camp at Pelletier’s Campground. The next day we will get up early to be shuttled into North Maine Woods by a hired shuttle service. We will put in at Johnson Pond and paddle out the outlet to Allagash Stream. We will follow this through Allagash Lake and down to and through the entire Allagash Wilderness Waterway, camping along the way until we reach Pelletier’s again at their location on the St. John River.  Plan on 10 nights camping, but this could be shortened or lengthened depending on pace, weather, etc.

 

               Paddling skill level:  Advanced beginner to Intermediate.  There are numerous quick-water, Class I and Class II rapids, and several open water crossings that can be hazardous in wind. Gear will be shuttled around the most difficult rapids, Chase Rapids (Class II), so it can be run in empty boats. A shuttle is also available for those who do not want to run Chase Rapids. Some wading required as well as at 3-4 portages.

 

               Camping skill level:  Beginner to intermediate.  We will camp on established campsites, which all have fire pits, picnic tables with ridge poles, and outhouses.  All camping and paddling equipment must be self-provided. Some group equipment will be arranged between confirmed participants.  Participants will be expected to be responsible for all of their own food, but if some or all members of the group want to do group breakfasts or dinners for some or all days, that is OK as well.  Bear-proof containers are highly recommended but are not required.  Good dry bags or a foolproof waterproofing system are an absolute must to keep clothes and sleeping bags dry in both rain and in the event of a capsize.  Equipment lists and other packing recommendations will be provided to confirmed participants.

 

Costs:     North Maine Woods fees, Shuttle Fees, Camping fees…contact trip leader for details.

 

For questions or to sign up:  Contact Trip Leader and RICKA Wilderness Chair Chuck Horbert by e-mail (chorbert13@gmail.com) or phone (401-418-2838). Commitments needed no later than June 1, 2021.

 

               Waivers will be required for all participants.

 

Allagash Wilderness Paddling Trip

 

Where:  Allagash River Wilderness from Johnson Pond to St. Francis (including Allagash Stream, Allagash Lake, Allagash River, numerous ponds, and St. John River); approx.. 115 miles.

 

When:    Monday July 5 through July 15th-July 17th (depending on water levels, pace, group commitments etc.)

 

Who:      Anyone, beginner to expert, who has done at least one self-supported, canoe or kayak multi-day primitive camping trip.  This trip will be limited to a maximum of 6-7 individuals. Trip will be led by current Wilderness Tripping Chair, Chuck Horbert and former Wilderness Tripping Chair, Jim Cole. Note! Canoes only. If you do not have a canoe, we may be able to lend a canoe or team you with an experienced canoeist in a tandem canoe.

 

Details:   Itinerary:  This is THE quintessential New England canoe trip, led by experienced trip leaders. We will drive up to St. Francis, ME on day 1 and camp at Pelletier’s Campground. The next day we will get up early to be shuttled into North Maine Woods by a hired shuttle service. We will put in at Johnson Pond and paddle out the outlet to Allagash Stream. We will follow this through Allagash Lake and down to and through the entire Allagash Wilderness Waterway, camping along the way until we reach Pelletier’s again at their location on the St. John River.  Plan on 10 nights camping, but this could be shortened or lengthened depending on pace, weather, etc.

 

               Paddling skill level:  Advanced beginner to Intermediate.  There are numerous quick-water, Class I and Class II rapids, and several open water crossings that can be hazardous in wind. Gear will be shuttled around the most difficult rapids, Chase Rapids (Class II), so it can be run in empty boats. A shuttle is also available for those who do not want to run Chase Rapids. Some wading required as well as at 3-4 portages.

 

                Camping skill level:  Beginner to intermediate.  We will camp on established campsites, which all have fire pits, picnic tables with ridge poles, and outhouses.  All camping and paddling equipment must be self-provided. Some group equipment will be arranged between confirmed participants.  Participants will be expected to be responsible for all of their own food, but if some or all members of the group want to do group breakfasts or dinners for some or all days, that is OK as well.  Bear-proof containers are highly recommended but are not required.  Good dry bags or a foolproof waterproofing system are an absolute must to keep clothes and sleeping bags dry in both rain and in the event of a capsize.  Equipment lists and other packing recommendations will be provided to confirmed participants.

 Costs:     North Maine Woods fees, Shuttle Fees, Camping fees…contact trip leader for details. 

For questions or to sign up:  Contact Trip Leader and RICKA Wilderness Chair Chuck Horbert by e-mail (chorbert13@gmail.com) or phone (401-418-2838). Commitments needed no later than June 1, 2021.

                Waivers will be required for all participants.