Established in 1966, The Allagash Wilderness Waterway is a 92-mile-long ribbon of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams winding through the heart of northern Maine's forests.
The waterway is a popular paddling trip which starts at the Chamberlain Bridge (Lat 46.170889 / Lon -69.208944) and ends in the town of Allagash. The water flows south to north where the river converges with the St. John River. The trip typically take 7 to 10 days depending upon conditions and ability levels.
Lakes & Ponds:Â Allagash Lake and Stream, the Allagash River, and the following lakes and ponds, listed from south to north: Telos Lake; Round Pond (T6 R11 WELS); Chamberlain Lake; Eagle Lake; Round Pond (T9 R13 WELS); Churchill Lake; Heron Lake; Umsaskis Lake; Long Lake; Harvey Pond; and Round Pond (T13 R12 WELS).
Rapids: Chase Rapids (Class II)Â |Â Waterfalls: Little Allagash Falls (Class V)
Recreational Activities:Â Camping, Canoeing & Kayaking, Fishing (Lake Trout/Togue, Brook Trout, Lake Whitefish, Round Whitefish, and Burbot/Cusk), Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling (No groomed trails), Wildlife Watching (Moose, White Tailed Deer, Beaver, Common Loons, Eagles, Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Canada Geese, a variety of Ducks, etc.)
For a complete list of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles & amphibians, as well as insects, plants and trees please download the State of Maine's comprehensive Natural History Guide to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Hiking Trails:
- Allagash Mountain (Length: 1.4 miles, One Way | Difficulty: Advanced, Strenuous | Surface: Dirt/Forest Floor, Rock/Ledge | Pets: Permitted)
- Round Pond Mountain Trail (Length: 5.0 miles, Round Trip | Difficulty: Advanced, Strenuous | Surface: Dirt/Forest Floor | Pets: Permitted)
- Tramway (Length: 0.6 miles, One Way | Difficulty: Easy | Surface: Dirt/Forest Floor | Pets: Permitted)
Paddling Trails:
- Allagash Wilderness Waterway - This detailed trail map shows the entire 92 mile trip with locations of tent sites, huts, boat launches, portages, parking areas, ranger stations, landmarks and historic sites, natural attractions, caution areas and more. The overall trip is designated "Advanced" for the level of difficulty. Pets are permitted on the trip.
Paddling Connector Trails:
On-Site Facilities: Hand-Carry Boat Launch, Trailered Boat Launch, Parking Areas
For More Information:
Northern Region Headquarters
106 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-4014
