Allagash Wilderness Waterway
A 92-mile canoe descent through northern Maine's wildest country.
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- Region
- Maine, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Boreal river (200 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Boreal river (200 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 92-mile canoe descent through northern Maine's wildest country.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Boreal river (200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Boreal river (200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Allagash Wilderness Waterway trip tools
Popular pursuits at Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
