"Often referred to as the "Appalachian Trail of the Waterways," the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) begins in the Adirondacks at its western terminus in Old Forge, New York. then traverses 23 rivers and streams, touches 59 lakes and ponds, connects 45 communities and towns, and crosses more than 65 portages (totaling about 70 miles), before ending at its eastern terminus in Fort Kent, Maine. On the NFCT, opportunities for paddlers are endless, and services are easy to find. You can camp in an Adirondack lean-to, paddle through the High Peaks Wilderness, watch moose from the deep woods of Maine, or run whitewater trips down the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire. Northern Forest Canoe Trail: The Official Guide offers detailed descriptions of each river segment, and paddlers will also find water trail history, profiles of trailside communities and attractions, interviews with trailkeepers, and much more. With this fully updated guidebook you can plan a day trip, weekend getaway, week-long vacation, or an adventure of paddling the trail end-to-end over a month or more. It includes improved tips and details for section paddling and all-new color photos throughout"--

This is the first (and only) comprehensive resource that guides paddlers from the first put-in to the last take-out on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.The Through-Paddler's Companion documents navigating the 740 mile water trail in its entirety-west to east-from the perspective and unique needs of an expedition paddler or anyone looking for more detailed information while following the official NFCT maps. It provides comprehensive and tactical advice about specific water bodies, including upstream paddling directions, portage (or carry) descriptions and distances, and mileage markers, while offering suggestions for ordinary, yet sometimes elusive matters, such as where one might spend the night. The "Companion" guidebook includes:? 34 consecutive segment descriptions documenting the entire Trail including 160-plus miles of upstream paddling? 25 illustrated maps highlighting challenging trail sections ? Details about every portage (or carry) with recommendations about how "wheelable" each may be? Statistics about average paddle times ? Tips for planning daily mileage goals? Lists of services found along the TrailThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) begins in the Adirondacks at its western terminus in Old Forge, New York, ending at the eastern terminus in Fort Kent, Maine. It traverses 23 rivers and streams, 59 lakes and ponds, connects 45 communities and towns, and includes more than 65 portages, totaling about 70 miles. The NFCT is recognized as the preeminent water trail by the American Canoe Association and has been named "America's Best Canoe Trail" by Outside magazine and a "Best East Coast Adventure" by Canoe and Kayak.

Second Edition Now Available The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Through-Paddler's Companion is the first comprehensive resource guiding paddlers from the first put-in to the last take-out on the 740-mile long water trail. This fully updated guide is a must-have resource for aspiring Through-Paddlers or for any paddler looking for additional Northern Forest Canoe Trail details. The second edition has been revised and improved, featuring five additional maps, expanded coverage of the Missisquoi River and updated portage, camping and services information. Named in 2011 as America's Best Canoe Trail by Outside Magazine and sometimes referred to as the "Appalachian Trail of the Waterways," the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) begins in the Adirondacks at its western terminus in Old Forge, New York, ending at the eastern terminus in Fort Kent, Maine. It traverses 22 rivers and streams, 58 lakes and ponds, passes through 45 towns and villages, and requires 63 portages, totaling 53 miles. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Through-Paddler's Companion documents navigating the Trail in its entirety-west to east from the perspective and unique needs of an expedition paddler or anyone looking for more detailed information while following the official NFCT maps. It provides comprehensive and tactical advice about specific water bodies, including upstream paddling directions, portage (or carry) descriptions and distances, and mileage markers, while offering suggestions for ordinary, yet sometimes elusive matters, such as where one might spend the night. The "Companion" guidebook includes: - 35 consecutive segment descriptions documenting the entire Trail including 160-plus miles of upstream paddling - 25 illustrated maps highlighting challenging trail sections - Details about every portage (or carry) with recommendations about how "wheelable" each may be - Statistics about average paddle times - Tips for planning daily mileage goals - Lists of services found along the Trail www.nfctpaddler.com

This first volume of the guidebook series Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips describes in detail eight northern BC paddling routes over eleven rivers, and is designed to provide canoeists with all the information they require to plan a river trip appropriate to their skill level and special interests. Each route includes: a summary of the main attractions of the trip where to start and where to finish along the river trip length in days and kilometres required maps suggestions about when to go star ratings for difficulty and for historical and recreational value Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips: Volume One covers numerous routes never documented in any publication before, including the Taku, Jennings, Omineca and Gataga rivers, among others, as well as more well-known favourites such as Fort Nelson and the Dease. The book provides paddlers of all types with a variety of river trips to choose from based on comprehensive and comparative information, as well as detailed and specific navigational notes to aid them along their chosen route.

Covering the Saranac Lakes, St. Regis Wilderness Area, Santa Clara Tract, Five Ponds Wilderness, Whitney Wilderness, Raquette River & Cranberry Lake Wild Forest.

Discusses the many paddling opportunities available in Florida, including the Florida Ciurcumnavigational Paddling Trail with information about the areas the trails go through and maps of the trails.

Discover more than 90 scenic destinations Z99 this updated and expanded edition of our popular guide