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Maine's Moose River Canoe
Mountains and Waterfalls in the Maine Woods
Canoe the pristine Moose River in northern Maine from the shadow of Attean Mountain near the Quebec border. Follow the twists and turns of Holeb Stream through the forests and mountains to the confluence of the Moose River at Camel Rips. Portage Holeb Falls and hike back up to view the cascading water. Paddle through Spencer Rips, a small rapids that can be easily run or portaged. Swim and play in the rapids or hike along the river and explore the woods. Spot the abundant moose, deer, osprey, and other animals in the area. Enjoy a quiet afternoon in camp reading, napping and enjoying the surroundings. Complete the "bow" in the Moose River, crossing the Attean Pond, ending this memorable Maine woods adventure.
 
Trip at a Glance:
  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • 2 Wilderness Inquiry Staff
  • All trail meals and snacks included
  • Eureka Outfitter Tents, group camping & cooking gear
  • Lotus PFD, Old Town Tripper Canoe, paddle
  • Adaptive gear as needed
 
Trip Dates and Fees:
WI leads trips to the Moose River but typically only for pre-existing groups (schools, clubs, families, friends who travel together, etc...).

If you have a group of 8 to 12 people interested, we can set up a trip to the Moose just for you! Typical cost for a 6-day trip is about $895 per person, which includes everything except transportation to and from the Bangor area.

Please contact us if you are interested in a group trip to the Moose--it's one of our favorite tripping areas.

info@wildernessinquiry.org
612-676-9400
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Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org
 
 
Maine's Moose River Canoe
 
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Your trip starts in the early afternoon at Holeb Pond. Spend the first night at this beautiful lake in the Maine Woods. You will participate in a canoe orientation and explore the area.

DAY 2: Get up early, eat breakfast, review canoeing skills and other necessary details for a safe and fun trip. Break camp and paddle across Holeb Pond and begin the journey down Holeb Stream. Follow the winding Holeb Stream to its confluence with the Moose River. Enjoy a short day on the river, setting up camp at Camel Rips. Spend your afternoon relaxing and swimming in the river, or exploring the woods.

DAY 3: From here, continue down the river to Holeb Falls. After portaging around the falls, hike up to a beautiful view of the Holeb Falls. Enjoy the good swimming and fishing in this area.

DAY 4: Continue our journey down the Moose River through Spencer Rips, a small rapids, easy to run or portage around. Camp by Attean Falls, or out on Attean Pond as we complete the bow in the Moose River.

DAY 5: Layover day. You can choose to take a day trip to a nearby lake, hike along the river, swim, or play in the rapids. You may also choose to enjoy a quiet afternoon in camp reading, napping and enjoying your natural surroundings. This is a great day to watch the sunrise, take that perfect picture and look for northern lights.

DAY 6: Get an early start and paddle a few miles across Attean Pond to our take-out point. The trip officially ends after lunch in the early afternoon. Start the drive back to Bangor from here, and expect to arrive back in Bangor that evening.
More Info & Registration: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/mooseriver
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org