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DO YOU HAVE PADDLING EXPERIENCE?
BE PART OF TREK HISTORY!
We are looking for new section leaders on the Source to the Sea Trek. Is there a section of the Androscoggin that you are particularly fond of and you would like to share your local knowledge? Contact us at
trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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2002 Trek Poster by Jon Luoma
Jon Luoma's original watercolors of the Trek posters are available for sale at a cost of $400 each. 2006 trek painting of the heron (seen below) is not available. Please email trek@megalink.net for details
2000 Poster by Jon Luoma
THANK YOU TO OUR 2008 SPONSORS
Androscoggin River Watershed Council,
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, FPL Energy, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection,
Verso Paper,  NewPage Paper, Northeast Bank, EPI, Liberty Mutual, Sunday River Ski Resort, Gritty McDuff's, Fraser Paper, Campbell Environmental Group
Generous support also received from:
Androscoggin Land Trust,
Bethel Outdoor Adventures,
L.L. Bean, Integrated Forest Management, Patagonia,
Poland Spring, Sunday River Inn, True North Adventureware,
Great Glen Trails, Sun Valley Sports, Sea Spray Kayaking,
Platz Associates
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2009 Source to the Sea
WHEN: 7/09 - 7/13 2009
7/25-26 2009
8/7-9 2009
8/22-23 2009
WHO: ANYONE!
WHERE: ALONG the 170-MILE LONG
ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
email: trek@androscogginwatershed.org
CANOE TREK UPDATE:
SOME OF THE DATES WHICH WERE CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER
HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED.
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CANCELLED due to high water.
Friday July 10
Gilead to Bethel, 10 miles - Maine Municipal Day
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Gilead Bridge
TAKE OUT: Bethel Outdoor Adventures, Rt. 2, Bethel
SECTION LEADER: Jeff Parsons, Bethel Outdoor Adventures,
(207) 824-4224
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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CANCELLED
Saturday, September 19
Hanover to Rumford, 10 miles Canoe Race and Onshore Festivites
MEETING TIME: 9:30 AM
PUT IN: Hanover Boat Launch, Rt. 2
TAKE OUT: Rumford Boat Launch
ONSHORE EVENT: Barbeque and Awards Ceremony
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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RESCHEDULED FOR Sunday August 9
Bethel to Hanover, 10.5 miles
Maine Handicap Ski Paddling Day and Presentation
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Bethel Outdoor Adventures, Rt. 2, Bethel
TAKE OUT: Hanover Boat Launch
RAPIDS: Bear River Rips, Class 1-2
SECTION LEADER: Steve Wight, Sunday River Inn (207) 824-2410
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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RESCHEDULED FOR Thursday August 13
Mexico to Dixfield, 10 miles
New Page Community Day
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Mexico Boat Launch, Rt. 2
TAKE OUT: Dixfield Boat Launch
ON RIVER EVENT: NewPage riverside picnic
RAPIDS: Class 1 rapids
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Saturday July 25
Gulf Island Pond Paddle and Androscoggin Land Trust Picnic
MEETING TIME: 10:00 AM
PUT IN: Center Bridge in Turner
TAKE OUT: Center Bridge
ON SHORE EVENT: ANDROSCOGGIN LAND TRUST PICNIC AND DISCUSSION
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Sunday July 26
Auburn Roundtrip Paddle to Rancourt Perserve
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Higgins Boat Landing, Auburn
TAKE OUT: Higgins Boat Landing
ON SHORE EVENT: Walking Tour of the Rancourt Preserve
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Friday August 7
Split Day
Morning Paddle: 13 Mile Woods to Pontook Dam, 6 Miles
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: 13 Mile Wood, by Dummer/Cambridge town line
TAKE OUT: Pontook Dam
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
Evening Paddle: OWL PROWL, Full Moon Paddle from Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge to Errol, 10 miles
MEETING TIME: 6:00 PM
PUT IN: Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge HQ, Rt. 16
TAKE OUT: Errol Boat Launch, Upstream of Dam
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Saturday August 8
Bofinger to Berlin, 9 miles
Northern Forest Heritage Park’s River Day,
Come Race with us and Enjoy the 2nd annual River Day www.northernforestheritage.org
MORNING PADDLE
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Bofinger Boat Launch, Dummer NH
TAKE OUT: Northern Forest Heritage Park
RACE MEETING TIME: 11:30 AM
PUT IN: Nansen Wayside Park on Rt. 2, Berlin, NH
TAKE OUT: Northern Forest Heritage Park
We will paddle from Bofinger in the morning for those not interested in racing. Race Registration will start at 11:30 AM at Nansen Wayside. Please note that all racers under the age of 18 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign a disclaimer of liability in order to participate. The final take-out for both events will be the Northern Forest Heritage Park, where River Day will be underway. For more information about River Day and Wingzilla, please check out www.northernforestheritage.org.
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Sunday August 9
RESCHEDULED, instead of Errol:
Bethel to Hanover, 10.5 miles
Maine Handicap Ski Paddling Day and Presentation
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Bethel Outdoor Adventures, Rt. 2, Bethel
TAKE OUT: Hanover Boat Launch
RAPIDS: Bear River Rips, Class 1-2
SECTION LEADER: Steve Wight, Sunday River Inn (207) 824-2410
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Wednesday August 12
Shelburne to Gilead 9.5 miles
NH Municipal Day
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Shelburne Dam, off Rt. 2
TAKE OUT: Gilead Bridge
RAPIDS: Several sections of Class 1 rapids
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Thursday August 13
Mexico to Dixfield, 10 miles
New Page Community Day
MEETING TIME: 9:00 AM
PUT IN: Mexico Boat Launch, Rt. 2
TAKE OUT: Dixfield Boat Launch
ON RIVER EVENT: NewPage riverside picnic
RAPIDS: Class 1 rapids
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Friday August 14
Pine Island Round Trip Paddle
MEETING TIME: 1:00 PM
PUT IN & TAKE OUT: Pine Island, Jay
ON SHORE EVENT: 4:00 PM CHAMBERS AFTER HOUR SOCIAL, Maine Paper & Heritage Museum, Livermore Falls, Sponsored by Verso Paper, Maine Paper & Heritage Museum. Join us for a social and discuss regional organizations and efforts happening in the area.
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Saturday August 22
Paddling Parade, Great Falls Ballon Festival
On water parade, come be a part of our first paddling parade, decorate your boats and yourself, get creative and join in the festivities as we paddle through Lewiston/Auburn during the Ballon Festival, sure to be a treat!
MEETING TIME for Boat Parade: PLEASE meet at 10:00 AM behind the Edgewater House on Miller Street off of Main Street. Edgewater House is right before Festival Plaza. There will be police assistance to allow access. We will unload boats, and then move vehicles to the parking garage across the Street.
Our parade will begin around 12:30 after the land parade, which is at 11:00 AM. This will allow ample time to get your boats ready and also allow you time to enjoy the land parade and other Balloon Festival festivities.
TAKE OUT: Festival Park
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Sunday August 23
Durham to Lisbon, Paddle and Walk, after paddling we will walk the town of Lisbon's Paper Trail along the Sabbatus River.
MEETING TIME: 10:00 AM
PUT IN: Durham Riverside Park
Take Out: Sabattus Boat Landing, Lisbon |
CANCELLED
Saturday, September 19
Hanover to Rumford, 10 miles Canoe Race and Onshore Festivites
MEETING TIME: 9:30 AM
PUT IN: Hanover Boat Launch, Rt. 2
TAKE OUT: Rumford Boat Launch
ONSHORE EVENT: Barbeque and Awards Ceremony
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org
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Sunday, October 4
Fall Flotilla - Moran's Landing to Hanover
MEETING TIME: 12:30 PM
PUT IN: Moran's Landing
TAKE OUT: Hanover Boat Launch
ONSHORE EVENT: 1:00 Hot dogs and refreshments, food provided by Stony Brook Recreation.
1:30 Celebration and Paddle
Dedication of Moran's Landing's new boat launch, and Tribute to Sun Valley Sport's late Rocky Freda.
Moran's Landing is now Handicap Accessible!
CONTACT: (207) 527-2163, trek@androscogginwatershed.org |
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