Queer Canoe Allagash

Come paddle the Allagash River (Walakéskʷihtəkʷ) with Kindling Collective! This trip is an opportunity to venture into the North Maine Woods through Penobscot and Maliseet territory for a week of canoeing and building queer community. This trip is for people who are new to canoeing or want to develop their canoe tripping skills in a queer-centered environment. Experienced trip leaders and Maine guides will instruct participants in the basics of paddling, navigation, setting up camp, and other backcountry skills. You’ll learn about the Wabanaki history of the area, encounter wildlife—you may see moose, bald eagles, beavers, osprey, loons, and more—and enjoy some of the best stargazing we’ve ever encountered. Join us for this special trip to canoe, swim, explore, camp, and enjoy the Allagash in queer community! Tuition for this trip includes access to borrowing paddling and camping equipment from Kindling’s gear library, your guides, all meals and snacks, transportation to and from the Allagash River, and camping and North Maine Woods fees. 

Experience required: none

Group Type: QUEER. Queer events are designed as affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

Activity Level Y: Comfort climbing stairs, swimming, and balancing your body weight are helpful skills to have for this level of activity. Activity may include moderate elevation gain on uneven terrain. 4-8 hours/day.