Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine

Sierra Club Outings Trip | Canoe

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Highlights

  • Canoe one of the Northeast's last undeveloped regions
  • Enjoy free time to relax, swim, fish & take pictures
  • See wildlife such as bald eagles, moose & beavers

Includes

  • Canoe rental
  • All meals, from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 7
  • Food, cooking equipment & first-aid kit

Overview

Itinerary

Day 1: We will meet at Wilderness Edge Campground between 2:00-3:00 p.m., set up camp, and enjoy our first meal together.  We will also make sure that everyone has the necessary and appropriate gear for the trip.

Day 2: Today, we shuttle our vehicles to the take out, ride to the put in, and paddle the West Branch of the Penobscot River to Lobster Lake.

Day 3-6: We will continue down the West Branch, eventually reaching Chesuncook Lake. We will explore the abandoned Chesuncook Village and continue our paddling to our take out at Ripogenus Lake. Hopefully each day we will arrive at a campsite early enough to enjoy swimming, photography or just relaxing.

Day 7: We will arrive at our take-out point about mid-day, unpack the gear, have a quick lunch, and say farewell.

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This trip is in: United States, Maine

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  • Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine
  • Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine
  • Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine
  • Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine
  • Paddling in Thoreau's Path, West Penobscot Wilderness, Maine