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Enter Moose River, Maine and enter a "World of Outdoor Activities". Throughout the entire year, Moose River offers a wide variety of outdoor endeavors for the discriminating traveler. Whether it is golf or whitewater rafting during the summer, hunting or hiking during the fall, or snowmobiling or skiing during the winter, there is always something to do in Moose River.
If hunting is your sport of choice the Jackman/Moose River region is the perfect place for you. With hundreds of miles of wilderness and an abundance of game, you may set out on your own or with a guide and bring home that trophy buck, moose, bear or birds.
During the winter season the Jackman/Moose River region is the gateway to an extensive network of snowmobile trails and spectacular scenery. Ride mile after mile on expertly groomed trails, over frozen brooks and past a multitude of trees weighed down with newly fallen snow. Take ITS 89 north to Canada or south to The Forks, or ITS 88 east to Rockwood and Greenville. The travel area is virtually boundless, covering over 200 miles of scenic woodlands. Trails maps are available at the main office. Have fun and ride safely!
You’ll want to include a trip to Quebec City, no matter what the season. Located only 2 1/2 hours from Jackman, explore all of the sights of a major city with the added charm of European styling. Be sure to visit the Chateau Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham, two of many must-see sites.
One of the best summertime activities is certainly whitewater rafting. Let Sky Lodge arrange your adventure for you. Take an exciting trip down the Kennebec River and bring back a raft load of stories and pictures. Personal guides will navigate you through the Kennebec Gorge, with its towering canyon walls and rapids such as "Big Mama", "Whitewash" and "Magic Falls". Experience one big wave after another! Enjoy a riverside picnic lunch on the lower section, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the wilderness. This fourteen mile stretch guarantees consistent water flows daily from May to September and is excellent for both first-time and seasoned paddlers. A suggested minimum age of ten for the upper section varies by outfitter. Call for details.
The Dead River is another whitewater trip available on selected dates throughout the season. Experience sixteen miles of almost continuous action through such rapids as "Elephant Rock" and "Poplar Falls". A suggested minimum age of 14 varies by outfitter. Call for details.
If whitewater rafting is too much excitement for you, take a leisurely, scenic canoe trip on one or more of Jackman/Moose River's many area ponds and lakes. Set a course on the 34 mile "Moose River Bow Trip", one of the most outstanding canoe trips in Maine. Almost as pristine is a six mile paddle down the Moose River to Long Pond. As with any trip, be sure to take special precautions and consider hiring a local guide to make your trip more enjoyable and safe. Campfire permits may be obtained locally and are valid for state designated campsites only. Inquire at various local businesses or the Jackman Chamber of Commerce for more details.
Whether you are a mountain biking enthusiast or just a beginner, you can enjoy breathtaking and scenic rides along over fifty miles of marked trails in the greater Jackman/Moose River area. Choose between several trails such as the "Sandy Bay Loop", "Rancourt Pond", "Attean Township Logging Roads" or the "Jackman to Rockwood Trail" , each with varying degrees of difficulty. Enjoy a great closeness with nature as you peddle by deer, moose or other abundant wildlife that's all part of vacationing in this mountainous corner of Maine.
For anyone who likes to surround themselves with nature on its most intimate level, an early morning or afternoon hike on one of many area trails is most rewarding. Trails range from easy to strenuous and provide a multitude of wilderness sights. Hike to Moxie Falls, Enchanted Pond, Coburn Mountain, Sally Mountain or Boundary Bald Mountain, just to name a few, and spend a fun-filled day with family or friends.
Inquire at the Jackman Chamber of Commerce to receive full information on directions and degrees of difficulty to make your journey fun and trouble free. Be sure to ask about proper equipment to take along and dress appropriately for the time of year that you are hiking.
Enjoy Jackman’s tennis and basketball courts as well as their Town Beach. Play a round of golf at Moose River’s nine-hole golf course. Or how about a scenic float plane ride to view the splendid Jackman/Moose River region from a breathtakingly different vantage point? As one can see, there is indeed a "World of Outdoor Activities" in Jackman, Maine.
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