Hi,
I have decided to canoe the Allagash river in mid-July this year and have a few questions for those who have experience with that stretch of water. The person with whom I reserved the shuttle service has recommended that I use a river canoe, due to the many rocks in the river. I was planning on using mine, which is a Souris River Quetico 17 in a kevlar layup. After a bit of research, the river seems to be a lot of R1s and R2s, so I am wondering if the river canoe is a must, or will my SR17 be ok. I guess it will depend on the water lever, but would really appreciate some advice from those who know the river.
I'm planning to put in after Chase rapids which is right after Churchill dam, and take out at Allagash Village. I reserved a shuttle to take me from St-Francis to the put in at a cost of $250. It seems a little high for the distance, does anyone know if this is the standard price? The shuttle service alone is more than half the budget for the trip (exlcluding food), as camping fees, access to North Maine Woods, and parking fees amount to $136.
Thanks in advance.
Shan
I have decided to canoe the Allagash river in mid-July this year and have a few questions for those who have experience with that stretch of water. The person with whom I reserved the shuttle service has recommended that I use a river canoe, due to the many rocks in the river. I was planning on using mine, which is a Souris River Quetico 17 in a kevlar layup. After a bit of research, the river seems to be a lot of R1s and R2s, so I am wondering if the river canoe is a must, or will my SR17 be ok. I guess it will depend on the water lever, but would really appreciate some advice from those who know the river.
I'm planning to put in after Chase rapids which is right after Churchill dam, and take out at Allagash Village. I reserved a shuttle to take me from St-Francis to the put in at a cost of $250. It seems a little high for the distance, does anyone know if this is the standard price? The shuttle service alone is more than half the budget for the trip (exlcluding food), as camping fees, access to North Maine Woods, and parking fees amount to $136.
Thanks in advance.
Shan