Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Riffles and rips continue with only one other named “rapid,” Twin Brook,
which is rated Class II. Quick water continues to the traditional take out
where the Allagash River joins the St. John at Allagash Village.
Aroostook River, Washburn
Flowing east from the remote lands north of Baxter State Park, the
Aroostook River drains some of the wildest lands in the state. An easy 44-
mile trip is possible from the Oxbow Landing and checkpoint on the Ox-
bow Road off Route 11. The entire trip is characterized by a mix of flat
and quick water with only a handful of Class I rapids. One unique feature
is the circular
Oxbow
, where the river has made an end run around it-
self. It is located just three miles downstream from the start.
There are several attractive campsites along the way, making trips of
several days possible. The only major town encountered prior to the take-
out (a the bridge off Route 164 in Washburn) is Ashland. This trip also
passes through the tiny village of Masardis. Below Ashland the river
winds among several small islands.
Deboullie Pond
Deboullie Pond is such a long way from anywhere that it is infrequently
visited. Those searching for solitude will find Deboullie and associated
nearby ponds a wonderful refuge. The best way in is to brave the rough
dirt road into Pushineer Pond and put in there. Or, you can make ar-
rangements to stay at Red River Sporting Camp (
435-6000) and strike
out from there. A small stream with moderate current connects the two.
There are numerous campsites along the lakes and a hiking trail to the
top of Deboullie Mountain. You can also portage from Deboullie Pond into
nearby Gardner Pond.
Scraggly Lake, T-7, R-8 WELS
Located on public reserve land on a side road off the Huber Road north of
Shin Pond, Scraggly Lake features pure water, remote lakeside camping
and plenty of coves and islands to explore. There is even a stand of hem-
lock trees believed to be nearly 400 years old. These are located in a man-
agement area about a mile from the lake. In addition to the remote sites,
which feature fire rings, picnic tables and pit toilets, there is a 10-site
camping area at the boat launch ramp on the lake's southeastern shore.
Owl's Head, a peninsula on the eastern shore, features a loop hiking trail
to good views from the top.
