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Wilderness Canoe on Maine's Penobscot River at Trip # 2171 AMC ADVENTURE TRAVEL Volunteer-Led Excursions Worldwide Wilderness Canoe on Maine’s Penobscot River AT Trip # 2171 August 30 to September 5, 2021 Penobscot River - all photos by Robert White Lobster Lake - Day Two and Three Put-in Camping Sites Penobscot River and Chesuncook Lake - Day four to seven Take-out Trip Overview We invite you to join us for a wilderness canoe trip in northern Maine, one of the few extensive wilder- ness areas along the east coast of the United States. The St. Johns, the Allagash, and the Penobscot Rivers are all located here, with long stretches of white-water and flat-water canoeing. We have cho- sen a popular section of the West Branch of the Penobscot River for a seven-day, six-night backcountry camping/paddling trip. The upper reaches of the Penebscot River run through a mountainous, forested landscape defined by the powerful presence of Maine’s highest summit, Mt. Katahdin (5,267 ft.). Wild- life abounds and visitors frequently see moose, deer, and bald eagles. Black bears are present but rarely seen. The trip will start at Lobster Lake, then we will canoe a flat-water section of the river and end at Chesnuncook Lake. We will have a layover day on both lakes to relax and explore the area, including an optional hike up Lobster Mt. There are no portages but you will need to have basic canoeing and back- country camping skills, and the ability to paddle up to 15 miles per day. Either bring your own canoe, single or double, or we will arrange for canoe rentals for you. Per Maine regulations, we will have a registered Maine guide accompany us on the trip. Trip Difficulty Trip rating is canoeing moderate. See https://www.outdoors.org/outdoor-activities/difficulty-ratings The trip will involve both lake and river canoeing. The river is predominately flat with a slow current but there are several miles of scratchy class I rapids, mainly avoiding underwater rocks and not getting stuck on one. Other water dangers include winds and waves on the lakes, and capsizing with the risk of hypothermia. The paddling days are not long but physical stamina is required on the river paddling stages (see detailed itinerary). Camping has its usual mild risks of burns, cuts, insects, and sunburn. Prolonged rain can also bring on hypothermia and general discomfort. Once we put in, there is no turning back. We will carry an InReach© Satellite Communication device and can summon help in an emergency. While we have no portages on this trip, we will teach canoeing and portaging skills for those who might plan trips on their own. We will demonstrate and practice canoe rescues. Portaging a canoe is not difficult. The canoe will weigh 35-40 pounds and is balanced on one person’s shoulders. Daily Itinerary August 30 (day one) We will meet at a hotel in Lincoln, Maine. Plan to arrive by 4:00 PM. We will gather for a pre-dinner talk about the trip, safety considerations and will demonstrate how to pick up and portage a canoe. We will have a welcome dinner, either at a local restaurant or take-out (depending on the state of the pandemic). Overnight at hotel. August 31 (day two) We will have an early start on our first day with the end goal of securing one of the eleven camp- sites on Lobster Lake. These campsites are very popular and have a first-come policy. Breakfast will be on your own, then meet the shuttle in Medway, ME to load canoes and gear. We will be in one 15-passenger van to be driven to our put- in on Lobster Stream, a two-hour trip on logging roads, just under 70 miles. We will stop at a North Woods check point to pay for our campsites and road use. Once we are dropped off at Lobster Stream, we have a leisurely paddle down Lobster Stream and into Lobster Lake. The paddle will be three to seven miles depending on which camp- site is available. All campsites are owned by the state of Maine and will feature a picnic table and privy. Camp overnight. Campsite September 1 (day three) Layover day on the lake. You may join some of us on a hike up Lobster Mountain for great views of the area (about four hours roundtrip, 1000 ft. gain), paddle around the lake, or just relax. Bob will offer a canoe rescue clinic. Camp overnight. View from Lobster Mountain Daily Itinerary September 2 (day four) Break camp after breakfast, paddle back up Lobster Stream until it empties into the Penobscot River, and then paddle down river. We will aim for a campsite on Big Island or nearby. Paddle distance of 13- 15 miles. Camp overnight. Bob and Brian will talk about navigating in rapids and what to do if you are caught on a rock (quite possible). September 3 (day five) Break camp after breakfast, continue paddle down the Penobscot River. Paddle distance of 10-12 miles. We likely will encounter class one rapids for several miles. At the upper end of Chesnuncook Lake, we will cross over to Gero Island to camp for the next two nights. September 4 (day six) Layover day on Chesnuncook Lake. We can explore coves and other ponds in the upper lakes and visit Chesnuncook Village, a resort area, go fishing or relax. Chesnuncook Village is a seasonable settlement listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camp overnight. September 5 (day seven) Break camp after breakfast and paddle to the take-out at Moose Pond, planning to arrive mid-morning. The shuttle will meet us and we have a two-hour trip back to Medway. End of trip. If you wish to stay around in the area, there is excellent white-water rafting and the AMC Maine facilities are not far. Baxter State Park (where Mt. Katahdin towers) is just north of this area. Lobster Lake Accomodations, Meals, and Transport Adventure Travel will develop a protocol for viral screening pre-trip. We hope most of the participants will be vaccinated before the trip starts. You will need to drive yourself and gear to the start of the trip at Lincoln and then to Medway for the shuttle. We can assist with carpooling if there is interest. First night accomodation at a basic hotel in Lincoln with a group welcome dinner. Transportation to put-in and from take-out by 15-passenger van towing a canoe trailer. Two-hour trip each way on dirt logging roads, often dusty. We may ask you to wear a mask on the shuttle. All campsite meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided by the leaders. Leaders will bring group cooking gear, stoves, water purification, and tarps. Participants will bring personal camping gear. There will be the expectation of sharing and loading group gear among the canoes. We will have rotat- ing crews for cooking and clean-up. All food will be kept in bear-proof containers. We will observe strict hygiene. Participants should bring their own snacks. If you like a drink, feel free to bring wine but only in boxes or sacks, no bottles or cans. Weather On average, we should expect warm days and cool nights (from the mid-70s to the low-50s). Insects should be at a minimum. The lakes are still warm enough to swim in. But rain is always possible and you should have a full rain suit. With prolonged rain, it can be quite cool. You should have clothing for both extremes of warmth and cold. Winds can be a problem, mostly when paddling on the bigger lakes. We will provide a suggested clothing list to all participants. We typically see beaver, otter, chipmunks, and squirrels in or by the lakes, occasionally moose or deer. We need to be prepared for black bear, but actual encounters are rare. Loons are seen on every lake, often female mer- ganser, black duck, spotted sandpiper, chickadees, wood warblers, grouse, gulls, woodpeckers, and herons. American eagles and osprey are possible. Trip Price The AMC Member price is $670. The non-member price is $720 Consider joining the AMC (2020 pricing is $50 individual, $75 family) You can join on-line at the AMC home page at: https://www.outdoors.org/get-involved/join-appalachian-mountain-club-today Price includes: First night hotel, dinner, the shuttle, camping and road use fees, all camp meals, and tipping of the driver. Hotel costs are based on double occupancy. The trip includes emergency evacuation insurance should there be an accident or medical emergency, covering up to $5,000 for accident expenses and up to $200,000 for emergency evacuation and repatriation. Coverage only includes the dates of travel of the official AMC trip, so coverage for early arrival or trip extension is not included. Please be aware that, in accordance with AMC policy, you are subsidizing the leader’s costs. Beyond this, the leaders are not allowed to realize any profit from this excusion. The price for this excursion is based on quotes or estimates obtained at the time the trip was submitted to the Adventure Travel Committee for approval. The final price of the trip will be adjusted in accordance with the best final arrangements we can make. Any savings we achieve, as well as any cost increases we incur, will be shared by trip participants. Our cost estimates are conservative, and so a refund is considerably more likely than a price increase. All Adventure Travel trips are run on a non-profit basis and refunds, if any, are issued after the trip’s financial accounting is complete and approved by Adventure Travel.
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