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#9 on this list
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Maine
A classic northern forest traverse with big-lake wind, cold water, long isolation, and Chase Rapids logistics.
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#10 on this list
Upper Missouri River Breaks
Montana
A deceptively calm 149-mile corridor where heat, thunderstorms, wind, lightning, mud, and scarce exits define the challenge.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Allagash Wilderness Waterway | Upper Missouri River Breaks |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Telos/Chamberlain to Allagash Village | Fort Benton to James Kipp |
| Distance | About 92 miles by common route | 149 miles |
| Typical time | 7–10 days | 8–10 days |
| Prime window | Late May–September | May–June or September |
| Management | Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands | — |
| Primary hazard | — | Weather and exposure |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Moose and historic sites
- Established camps
- Big-lake wind
- Remote access roads
Upper Missouri River Breaks
- Historic corridor
- Mostly nontechnical water
- Heat and lightning
- Limited shade and exits
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