700 Miles • Northern Forest Canoe Trail • East Coast
Official App of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail protects and stewards a 700-mile water trail. As a result of the length the water trail links the communities of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Our trail creates opportunities for a variety of outdoor experiences in the region. You can have short paddle outings to extending camping trips.
Through quality management our trail promotes the health of its lands and waters. Also our collaborative community partnerships contributes to the economic resilience of the region. We value access to the outdoors and as a result are constantly improving access to the waterways. We encourage people to have an active experience. Our efforts support youth programs, volunteer work trips, and build a connection to the Northern Forest.
US $29.99
700 Miles • Northern Forest Canoe Trail • East Coast
Official App of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail protects and stewards a 700-mile water trail. As a result of the length the water trail links the communities of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Our trail creates opportunities for a variety of outdoor experiences in the region. You can have short paddle outings to extending camping trips.
Through quality management our trail promotes the health of its lands and waters. Also our collaborative community partnerships contributes to the economic resilience of the region. We value access to the outdoors and as a result are constantly improving access to the waterways. We encourage people to have an active experience. Our efforts support youth programs, volunteer work trips, and build a connection to the Northern Forest.
US $29.99
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This free demo section is along the Nulhegan River. Vermont’s most wild river, the Nulhegan drops through a basin of thick forests and boreal wetlands, home to Vermont’s largest population of moose and largest deeryard. This is winding and untamed river. Expect to carry over beaver dams, past rapids, and take lunch breaks on sandy beaches.
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This 183-mile segment includes a journey along the Fulton Chain of Lakes. This water trail follows the historic path of Iroquois trappers and Adirondack guides. Then crosses the Saranac Lakes, where century-old, hand-operated locks still convey paddlers between waterways. The path continues down the Saranac River, characterized by quiet river travel, ponds, and rapids. Lake Champlain is historic and vast, with islands and bays to explore.
This 248-mile segment includes a journey across western Vermont on the pastoral Missisquoi River, and carry to Lake Memphremagog, which straddles the international border. Paddle up the Clyde River, with wetlands supporting rare natural communities. Then travel down the Vermont’s most wild river, the Nulhegan. The river drops through a basin of thick forests and boreal wetlands. In New Hampshire, explore the Connecticut, Upper Ammonoosuc river, Androscogging river, and Lake Umbagog. The area has birding and wildlife opportunities abound.
This 152-mile segment explores the waterways of Western Maine. This includes the Rapid River, the Rangeley Lakes, Flagstaff Lake, the Dead River, Spencer Lake, the Moose River, and Moosehead Lake. This section is characterized by undeveloped land. The area has valuable wildlife habitat, traditional vacation destinations, working forests, dramatic views, and a rich history. You will journey past the rugged Bigelow Preserve, and Dead River’s 30-foot Grand Falls. All while camping on well established campsites as well as off the beaten track.
This 163-mile segment links the wilderness paddling routes of the West Branch of the Penobscot, the Allagash Lakes, and the Allagash River. The West Branch is a traditional canoe route, with mellow currents, ample campsites, wild surroundings, and opportunities to spot moose. While paddling through the Allagash Lakes you will experience the interconnected waters that inspired Thoreau, and witness rusting relics from the days of log drives. This state-managed Allagash Wilderness Waterway offers large and small lakes, swiftly flowing river, and unparalleled wildlife-watching opportunities.
About Our Partner
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is a nonprofit organization and water trail connecting communities, history and wildlands across the Northern Forest. They believe access to wild places improves people’s lives, strengthens our communities and increases our care for the natural world. The NFCT envisions an unrivaled network of paddling opportunities across the Northern Forest that will inspire ongoing experiences and stories, enticing people to fall in love with the region. Their passion and commitment will contribute to the health of the NFCT’s communities, landscapes and waterways.