NORTHERN FOREST CANOE TRAIL GUIDEBOOK: Enjoy 740 Miles of Canoe and Kayak Destinations in New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine
Explore the northern forest canoe trails of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Quebec. (photo courtesy of Mountaineer Books)
From the Publisher:
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Pages: 320
Binding Information: Paperback
Size: 5.5″ X 8.5″ Inches
* Choose a weekend, week-long, or even longer paddling adventure
* Explores the history and river culture of the New England region
* Excellent resource for towns and businesses catering to tourism along the trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. This is the first official guidebook to the whole 740-mile trail and reflects the broad mission of the NFCT: To celebrate the rich human heritage and diverse natural environment of the Northern Forest by establishing a water trail that traces historic Native American travel routes across the region.
The route’s variety of flat water, swift water, and whitewater-expanding across a range of rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds-provides extensive opportunities for canoe, kayak, and camping recreation. Vibrant communities along the way offer inns, B&Bs, and museums, as well as other recreational and historical attractions. This guidebook goes beyond route information to serve as a narrative of the natural, human, and cultural legacy of the region and its wonderful accessibility to visitors.
The opportunity to review Northern Forest Canoe Trails combines a few of my favorite pastimes. I have always loved to read, anything and everything I could get my hands on. More recently, I have come to enjoy paddling – both kayaking and canoeing. What a great combination of the two! I spent the last month reading and planning trips for this summer. Luckily, I live in Maine, so I should have no problem accessing some of these spots.
The book is divided into sections by state/area. The sections provide information on the length of each section, put ins and take outs, wildlife typically found in that area, local amenities, brief history of that area and maps. I found the maps and access information very useful – and the history and local information interesting. I found the book was easy to read and interesting beyond just the paddling information. The photographs have inspired me to start planning some trips. I found myself looking at the maps, and planning different length trips. The information provided as far as what to take on longer trips is extremely useful and thorough. With 740 miles of paddling available, it may take me a while to do it all, but using the book, I will be able to plan a few multi-day trips. There is in-depth information for the person who may be interested in doing a through paddle, including portage information, resupply points and gear information.
I will be updating the review in a few weeks, once I have been on the trail. I am most interested in how accurate the maps are, and whether this book could be a ‘one stop’ guide to paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
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