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WILDERNESS CANOE & BACKPACKING TRIPS IN NORTHERN MAINE - Since 1997
Discover the 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine, one of America's preeminent canoe trips, and Baxter State Park, a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the Northeast, including Maine's "greatest mountain", Katahdin!
We offer both flat and white water canoe trips from 3-8 nights on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and in the Penobscot River Corridor as well as hiking/backpacking trips of 3-5 nights in Baxter State Park. ​
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2025 CANOE & BACKPACKING TRIPS DESTINATIONS

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
"The five days in the woods were as enjoyable as any I have had in my life. This trip will be relived over and over again through stories with family and friends, especially Brad, Jud & Roy. Thanks for everything!"
-Ted S. - Newington, CT
"Thanks for a great adventure - we appreciate all the equipment, work and planning it took to lead this trip. It's something that we will both remember - and laugh at all the memories!!"
Todd & Penny - Saco, ME
"Very knowledgeable of both the waterways and the history of the area. Rich, you were a fantastic host! Your nature, attitude and enthusiasm made this trip wonderful".
-Adam M. - San Antonio, TX
"I was extremely impressed with your navigation & professionalism - particulary in the pre-trip phase - quick responses to e-mails, sending out info promptly".
Kasey R. - Boston, MA

CONTACT:
Richard Aspinall
Master Maine Guide
52 Walton Mills Road
Mount Vernon, Maine 04352
207-650-0808 (mobile)
207-293-2600 (home/office)
*207-746-3285 (Grindstone Base Camp)
*Summer months only
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FREEZEOUT TRAIL & WEBSTER STREAM
BACKPACKING TRIPS (4 night)
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One of the quieter wilderness hiking trails in Baxter State Park is the Freezeout Trail, found in the northern section of park, where you are not likely to see many people. The little traveled Freezeout Trail offers incredible scenery and plenty of wildlife, away from the crowds found in the lower end of the park near Katahdin.
A loop trail, which starts and ends at the Wadleigh Brook Trailhead, will take us to Hudson Pond (night 1), Webster Lake (night 2), Grand Lake Matagamon (night 3) and Frost Pond (night 4), hiking many miles along Webster Stream, which Henry David Thoreau paddled on one of his trip to "The Maine Woods". It is a moderate, 35-40 mile backpacking trip, where each night will be spent at a remote tentsite or in rustic leanto shelters, all of which offer waterway views and wilderness settings.
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This trip offers many opportunities for trout fishing, swimming, relaxing and wildlife watching. For plenty of solitude, this is a great wilderness backpacking experience in the north Maine woods!
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4 Night - 5 Day
$895.00/PERSON (party size is limited to 4)
* Baxter State Park camping fees not included
*Party size and reservations are limited, please call in advance for information)
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ALL BAXTER STATE PARK TRIPS INCLUDE ALL MEALS, INSTRUCTION, MOST GEAR & EQUIPMENT AND GUIDE.
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