Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Piscataquis County, ME
Point-to-point trail in Piscataquis County, ME. Paddling.
- Distance
- 325.8 mi (524.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,722 ft (525 m)
- Est. Time
- 104 hr 50 min
- High point
- 1,732 ft (528 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Twin Brook Rapids 34.7 mi (55.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Brook East (1) 39.1 mi (62.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Brook North (1) 39.2 mi (63.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Brook South (1) 39.5 mi (63.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 42.5 mi (68.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Allagash Falls (4) 42.6 mi (68.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Allagash Falls 42.6 mi (68.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Taylor Landing (1) 44.9 mi (72.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Michaud Farm Ranger Station 46 mi (74 km) from start
- Campsite: Cunliffe Depot (1) 48.2 mi (77.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Five Finger Brooke North (1) 53.7 mi (86.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Five Finger Brook South (1) 53.9 mi (86.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Five Finger Brooke West (1) 54.1 mi (87.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Round Pond Rips (1) 62.3 mi (100.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Long Lake Dam (2) 73.3 mi (117.9 km) from start
- Visitor center 80.6 mi (129.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Chisholm Brook (2) 84.9 mi (136.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Church Hill Dam (4) 92.7 mi (149.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Churchill Dam Campsite 92.7 mi (149.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Eagle Lake Tramway Drive Station 107.3 mi (172.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Northern Forest Canoe Trail
How long is Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
Northern Forest Canoe Trail is 325.8 mi (524.3 km) long. Most people take about 104 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,722 ft (525 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,732 ft (528 m).
How hard is Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
Parking at the start. 20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 292.2 mi (470.2 km), 320.9 mi (516.5 km).
Is Northern Forest Canoe Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
Best for Paddling.
Where can you eat near Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
McDonald's, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Gas N Go, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Northern Forest Canoe Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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