Kayak and canoe launches on Allagash River, Maine
5 launch sites on Allagash River from Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. 5 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 5 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Allagash River boat launch (Allagash) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Accessible features
- Listed
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Allagash River boat launch (T10 R12 WELS) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Allagash River boat launch (T13 R12 WELS) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 213 m (700 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -1 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Allagash River boat launch (T15 R11 WELS) near Farm Brook (east ramp) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Allagash River boat launch (T15 R11 WELS) near Farm Brook (west ramp) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 103 m (340 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -15 ft (about 4% average grade)
- Long carry: a kayak cart or stern wheels saves your back on a long, fairly flat walk. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Maine paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.