
MAINE TRAILS
GUIDE SERVICE

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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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
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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ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY CANOE TRIPS
For more than a century "the Allagash" has been praised and enjoyed as a spectacular sportsman's paradise. Many famous people, including Henry David Thoreau, have enjoyed its beauty and come away filled with determination to protect it for future generations. The people of Maine have made possible what these men dreamed. The state of Maine, through the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Conservation, seeks to ensure that this area will be maintained forever as a place of solace and refuge from the pressures of society.
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway was established by the Maine Legislature in 1966 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural beauty, character, and habitat of a unique area. It is a magnificent, 92 mile long ribbon of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams winding through the heart of northern Maine's vast commercial forests. Protection of the waterway was further enhanced in 1970 when it was named the first state-administered component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. There are no permanent human residents in this area, and visitors show respect and care by leaving the fewest possible signs of their presence.​
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CHOOSE A
FLAT WATER TRIP
1) 3 or 4 Night Allagash Lake
2) 4 Night Allagash Headwater Lakes

CHOOSE AN ALLAGASH RIVER TRIP
1) 3 Night Allagash River
2) 4 Night Allagash River
3) 5 Night Allagash River
4) 7 Night Allagash River
5) 8 Night Allagash River
ALLAGASH WATERWAY CANOE TRIPS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE WATERWAY, MEALS, INSTRUCTION, MOST GEAR & EQUIPMENT AND GUIDE.