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#8 on this list
San Juan Islands Circumnavigation
Washington
A cold-water island circuit where tidal races, fog, shipping traffic, and exposed crossings require coastal expedition judgment.
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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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| Spec | San Juan Islands Circumnavigation | Allagash Wilderness Waterway |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Multi-island circuit from protected launches | Telos/Chamberlain to Allagash Village |
| Distance | Commonly 60–100+ miles | About 92 miles by common route |
| Typical time | 5–8 days | 7–10 days |
| Water | Cold year-round | — |
| Primary hazard | Tidal current and crossings | — |
| Prime window | — | Late May–September |
| Management | — | Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
San Juan Islands Circumnavigation
- Island camping
- Remarkable marine wildlife
- Fast currents
- Commercial vessel traffic
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Moose and historic sites
- Established camps
- Big-lake wind
- Remote access roads
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