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Suggested Canoe & Kayak Trips

Day Trips

Aroostook River - Washburn to Presque Isle
Easy trip of mostly flat water with occasional rips. Approximately 10 miles

Meduxnekeag River - Drews Lake to Houlton
Follow the route of the Meduxnekeag Canoe Race held each spring. Approximately 14 miles.

Adventure Trips

Allagash Wilderness Waterway – trips on the Allagash can range from a few days to over a week and offer a combination of lakes, flat water, and some Class I-II whitewater, though the bulk of the trip is easy paddling. Several short portages are required to complete the entire waterway and numerous side trips are possible.

Upper St. John River – trips can range from a few days to over a week. Expect strong current through most of the journey, many Class I-II and two Class III rapids. The upper St. John reaches one of the largest river systems on the east coast of North America.