Paddling Film Festival

We are hosting screenings of the Paddling Film Festival with business partners throughout the Northeast this spring.

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Connections Across Maine

Canoe and Kayak magazine is doing a three-part series about paddling in Maine.

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Win a Northstar canoe

Enter our raffle to win either a Northstar Polaris tandem or Trillium solo canoe.

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Discovery Awaits

Northern Forest Canoe Trail links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine.

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Explore the Northern Forest

Enjoy quiet waters, quaint communities and cozy accommodations along our 740-mile route. Whether you are an avid paddler looking for a wilderness experience or a novice looking to get started close to town, we have the trip for you.

Business and corporate sponsors

We encourage you to learn more about our partners

Paddling Film Festival

See the best paddling films of the year

Paddling resources

Resources for planning a safe paddling trip.

Plan a Trip

Try our interactive trip planner

Become a member

Show your support by signing up!

Internship Opportunities

Join us on stewardship and GIS projects

Trail Updates

Check back regularly for our most recent updates about trail conditions and improvements to trail infrastructure.

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Partner Services

We partner with organizations and businesses that offer services and products along the trail and throughout the Northern Forest.

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Suggested Paddling Trips

There are literally hundreds of trips you can do on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Here’s a sampling of some of the best.

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Sponsors

This web site was made possible through a grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund.

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is generously supported by the outdoor industry and businesses throughout the Northern Forest and North America.

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