Guided Moose Hunts in Alaska. Click here to download the map for the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip. The landing is at the end of the road (45.594068, -70.427042). The Moose River Loop (aka Moose Loop or Moose River Bow Trip) and Bow Trip are actually two different adventures found in the same place. Located at 45.6528, -70.2661 (Lat. The road is gated and to take out you are force downstream to access a parking area which appears to be on private land and about 350 yards up from the stream. All was well worth the challenge, including a moose sighting and incredible natural beauty you won’t find anywhere else. Your log in attempt was not successful. It was really cold one night. Most of us slept in hammocks. The landing is at the road’s end (45.588378, -70.259610): please park on the left at the sign-designated spaces and offload/upload to the left at the beach. There are 3 rapids and you can portage all of them, if you choose. Please try again. This route is often crowded on summer weekends and holidays, so please plan accordingly. Please try again. ), about 0 miles away. Tent sites along this trip are first-come, first-served and free to use without registration. Both townships, accessible from U.S. Route 201 in Jackman, are in Somerset County.This three and one-half day trip avoided the long portage from Attean Pond to Holeb Pond to complete the “bow.” © 2021 Maine Trail Finder. Moose River is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. Angela documented their entire adventure and wrote about it. My 2019 moose season was a great one with lots of moose rutting activity. For one it makes a complete circle back to your starting point, also the view is superb. Dismiss, Moose River Loop – Bow Trip – Moose River Bow Trip, Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 1, Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 2, Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 3, Part One, Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 3, Part Two, Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 4. Use only dead and downed wood. Attean Landing: This is the most popular launch spot for paddlers completing the entire Bow Trip, including the Attean-Holeb portage. Other Maine Canoe Trips. The portage passes tenting options and a cabin (provided by Carrier Timberlands, LLC) and finishes at the wide Holeb Pool in the Moose River, just below the end of Holeb Falls. Check out the beginning of the Moose River Loop & Bow Trip adventure series here: Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 1. once you arrive at Holeb pond you canoe across the pond to an inlet starting the 27 mile river. This river is made up of quiet river lakes as well as some whitewater. Peanuts and raisins make a good snack, too. The Bureau of Public Lands of the Maine Department of Conservation, manages 19,231 acres of Public Reserved Lands surrounding much of the Bow Trip, which encompasses Holeb and Attean Ponds. When I heard that Joe would be leading a trip there on Memorial Day Weekend, I jumped at the opportunity to join. Turn right onto Spencer Rips Road, 9.7 miles from leaving US-201 (45.482276, -70.273636). There was no problem at the landing. I boiled some eggs before I left and took some baggies of oatmeal for breakfast. Begin the 0.3-mile portage here, or continue to paddle a bit farther until logs block the waterway and join the portage trail on the left. DeLorme: Map 39, B4 / B2 GPS: 45.588436, -70.260067 / 45.594141, -70.427169. The Moose River Bow Trip is a 3 to 4 day paddle that can be completed in a loop by connecting Attean and Holeb Ponds via a 1.2 mile portage. If you brave the Moose Loop, don’t underestimate the “ponds.”  When the wind kicks up, it isn’t uncommon to be paddling against 2-foot waves, which makes progress slow. There are plenty of hiking recipes online. Early season archery during the rut and late season rifle hunts in the snow are a favourite of many, but the mid season hunts over water or cutover walking have proven to be just as successful. I have to almost restrain myself from going up to Jackman and doing it over and over again. It was a great trip with a good bunch of guys. Other paddling opportunities at Maine's Parks and Lands (back to top) Services and Facilities. It is, at the least, moderately strenuous. The Bow Trip travels through remote forests and bogs and across isolated Attean and Holeb Ponds. Both of these pitches are full of sharp rocks, due to dynamiting for logging. / Lng. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. There will be large boulders in the river and a rocky ledge on the right -- take the smaller left branch of the river at this point (45.537154, -70.364636) and an immediate right. Grab the kids and set out tubing down Moose River for a wet adventure. Heading out from Attean Pond Landing. Attean Falls on the Moose River and the nearby Attean Falls Campground are probably the biggest features that draw visitors to the township. It was first settled by Capt. This was a fun trip and it helps if you travel with a fun group, too. Spectacular scenery and great fishing make this a truly enjoyable trip for all paddlers. 04945 Telephone: (207) 668-7808 Cell: 207-349-0389 Visit Cry of the Loon Outdoor Adventures Main Site At busy times, offload and then park up the road in the clearing on the shoulder. Recipes are easy to find online. Stay tuned for detailed schedule and trip logistics. I would cut out the portage…you can use Cry of the Loon outfitters for a shuttle…and canoe rental if you want. If you like hiking, camping, and canoeing, this is a great trip. Most paddlers take three days to complete the trip. Choose an Option - $75.00 Duration:  1-2 days When entering Jackman from the south on US-201, turn left onto Attean Road (just before the ME-6/15 junction on the right). The Bow Trip begins at Holeb Pond Landing and ends at Attean Pond Landing. We had been hugging the south side of Attean Pond, and didn't realize we had come to the wrong place to begin our portage. Interested in learning more about trails in Maine? Attean Mountain rises to the left and Sally Mountain to the right. The Bow Trip is located in 19,000 acres of wilderness managed by the Maine Department of Conservation on the Moose River and Holeb and Attean Ponds. The landing is at the road’s end (45.588378, -70.259610): please park on the left at the sign-designated spaces and offload/upload to the left at the beach. The Bureau of Public Lands, of the Maine Department of Conservation, manages 19,231 acres of Public Reserved Lands surrounding much of the Bow Trip, which encompasses Holeb and Attean Ponds. A new password has been emailed to you. Much of the portage is now surfaced in bog bridging. Attean Pond is the beginning and end of this 30-mile canoe trip. Enter your username, and we will send you a new, randomly generated password to your email account. 207-778-8231, Copyright 2014 - 2021 | UNTAMED Mainer, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Powered by True Grit & Determination, Maine, How to find the Abandoned Locomotives, Ghost Trains, North Maine Woods, ATV Trail Maps, Mud Runs, Fishing Derbies, Maine Fair Dates, Maine Lobster Boat Races, Maine Snowmobile Rentals, Maine Snowmobile Maps, Maine ATV Rentals, Jeep Clubs, Maine Hiking Trails, Directions to Maine Waterfalls, Maine Bass Tournaments, LIMITED TIME OFFER: Use code SNOW15 to get 15% off all of our Trail Maps & Adventure Guides! Farmington, Maine 04938 When you have eliminated the JavaScript , whatever remains must be an empty page. Do not portage on the railroad bed -- this is both illegal and dangerous since these are actively used tracks. July 27-29 Maine’s Moose River Bow Loop. Passing an island in Attean Pond, Sally Mountain in the distance. The first is the Camel Rips ledge drop, 3.75 miles after entering the Moose River. On our third site, you can portage to avoid the rapids or just canoe through them and dock at the end of the site. For details see The Moose River Bow Trip. From Attean Landing, head west and paddle 4.75 miles down the long arm of Attean Pond (Attean Narrows). Success! After Camel Rips the River gets deep, though there are a few spots here and there.-- John There is a lot of rowing and the first portage is long. The Moose River Bow Trip. These awesome businesses support our goal of connecting people to outdoor adventures in Maine! Attean Twp, Bradstreet Twp, Holeb Twp, T5 R7 BKP WKR, Dirt/Forest Floor, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging, Lake/Pond, River/Stream, Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. On the map issued by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands covering the Moose River bow trip, the rips more closely resemble tricky drops -- particularly Spencer and Mosquito rips. Their trip was full of challenges and adventure, from paddling in high waves to no campsite availability, and even a canoe crash in rapids. The gravel road was not navigable by vehicles, because it had two deep ditches where there should have been culverts. My daughter swam to get it, then we paddled back to the "wrong" (but I believe easier) route. There are 8 campsites along this stretch, which can make for a nice first evening for afternoon launches. There’s a lot of paddling across the pond on day one then there is a long portage to the campsite. For more information, contact: Cry of the Loon 618 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond Twp., Me. These waterways offer a refreshing getaway from the warm summer sun’s rays. If registering more than one person, please register each individually. Location:  Jackman, start at either Attean Pond landing or Holeb Pond landing The Moose River Bow trip starts on Attean Pond, just outside of Jackman, continues to Holeb Pond with a 1.2 mile portage, then enters the Moose River from Holeb Pond, and meanders its way back to Attean Pond, making a mellow 34-mile flatwater loop. Water Flow:  can be run most of the season, Moose River has slow to quickwater depending on rainfall and melt We quickly came to a gravel road which we knew wasn't correct but ... we continued. WWT: Moose River Bow Trip; Holeb Falls Portage, Stone Staircase, Maine July 5-9, 2017 Please see note below for registering more than one person. Follow the road to its end; depending on water level, launch above or below Spencer Rips (45.520239, -70.295858).]. Could even pole on Attean Lake heading west in some shallow spots. Forget bringing your kayak cart, because it will be destroyed before you reach the end of the portage. Does not make make sense to have trail users anger the local land owners. The paddle across Holeb Pond is 3.25 miles to its outlet into Holeb Stream (45.582691, -70.433400), which joins the Moose River in 1 mile (45.573005, -70.442643). The Geology of the Moose River "Bow Trip" Maine Geological Survey Introduction A twenty-four mile section of the Moose River is a portion of the "Bow Trip," a popular three-season canoe trip (Figure 2). After 0.5 miles, turn left into a small stream; the large river beyond here is usually blocked by jumbled, weathered logs (dri-ki). They may be run in high water, but should be portaged in low water. Local outfitter Cry of the Loon (207-668-7808) can lead or assist with the trip, providing shuttles (to avoid the 1.25-mile portage), gear, guides, or information. Good things: the wild strawberries along it were plentiful and delicious, it wasn't buggy, it did not have trees across it, and when we were 3/4s or so of the way to Holeb Pond, the correct trail joined the road we were on. Moose river is a multiple day canoeing trip in Jackman, reaching Holeb pond you must navigate dirt logging roads. We started our canoe trip on Holeb Pond near Jackman, ME, USA. Above friends Corey and Deric, Aaron (packer), and I pose with their 60” bull that was called to us as the sun set on day 3 of their hunt. We camped three nights, … The crash broke their thwart, but not their spirits. Log in or create an account below to unlock all the great features of Maine trail finder: keep track of trails you want to do, preserve memories of trails you’ve done, earn badges, and more! After the falls, it is 3.5 miles across Attean Pond, through islands, to Attean Landing and the end of the Loop Trip. There are 21 campsites along the 34-mile route. The Moose River is generally slow-moving but punctuated by a few minor rapids. Their trip started and ended at Attean Pond Landing. For dinner, I put some pasta in a pot with seasoning, cheese, and beans. A multi-day excursion to consider is the Moose River Bow Trip, a three to four day trip with a variety of white water and flat water rivers and ponds. I look forward to it next year. A one-mile carry trail connects the western end of Attean with Boleb Ponds, which provides access to the Moose River and the op­ portunity to return to Attean. You are camping outdoors so be prepared for cooler nights and possible rain. The second portage is about half the distance of the first one. Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 4. I love loop trips, and I even like a certain … Moose river I did this trip a few years ago with my daughter who was 13 at the time. There is another portage around Holeb Falls. Check out the Moose River Loop & Bow Trip adventure series: Moose River Bow Trip map and description on Maine Trail Finder. Angela and Henry paddled the Moose River Loop/Bow Trip in July 2016. Keep in mind this map is not to scale. PO Box 327 Paddlers can complete the entire Bow Trip from here or can shorten their trip to 25 miles by starting here and ending at Attean Landing (thus avoiding much of the lake paddling and the long Attean-Holeb portage). In 3.1 miles, turn left onto Holeb Road; follow this well-traveled gravel road for 11.6 miles and make a sharp left onto Holeb Pond Road. The Moose River Bow Trip is a great beginner overnight paddling trip, enjoyed by both canoers and kayakers. Check out the newest articles in MTF Stories! Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 3, Part One The rapids are very small…nothing to worry about. Hardscrabble Road becomes Spencer Road, the most well-traveled of roads in that area. The Moose River near Jackman, Maine is a generally slow flowing river with a few easily navigable rips along its course. Holeb Landing: Paddlers can complete the entire Bow Trip from here or can shorten their trip to 25 miles by starting here and ending at Attean Landing (thus avoiding much of the lake paddling and the long Attean-Holeb portage). The population was 218 at the 2010 census. The Mosquito Rips drop is just around the corner from the portage put-in; if water is low, boats can be lined through the drop on ropes from river right -- be aware of slippery ledges here. Plan your next non-resident moose hunting trip at River Edge Outfitters. We did the Bow Trip on the Moose River in Jackman, ME with 3 solo canoes and one tandem. Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 1 After another 7 miles of flatwater paddling, is Attean Rips (longest rapids of the trip) followed by Attean Falls (a quick drop). After passing through Jackman from the south on US-201, cross the bridge over the Moose River. The Moose River Bow trip is short (~34 miles) but classic, and it's been one of my favorites since the first time I did it in 2011. Obviously, there is ample water, but you will want to filter it. The landing is at the end of the road (45.594068, -70.427042). View Moose River Bow Trip in a larger map In 3.1 miles, turn left onto Holeb Road; follow this well-traveled gravel road for 11.6 miles and make a sharp left onto Holeb Pond Road. The accessibility of this trip lends itself That’s where I found the pemmican recipe. At the west end of the pond is the 1.25-mile portage to Holeb Pond (45.575079, -70.347465). The Moose River Bow Trip. Paddle to Spencer Rips and Attean Falls, both of which can be paddled at higher water levels. General route: paddle west from Attean Landing across Attean Pond to the portage to Holeb Pond. Machias Stream: Northern Maine, 2 to 3 days, month of May Moosehead Lake and outlet to Indian Pond: 3 to 4 days, July and August Moose River Bow trip: Near Jackman, 3 days, May – September Debsconeag Chain of Lakes: Near Millinocket, 2 to 4 days, June-September Inquire for more information on these trips and other less traveled canoe routes in Maine. often utilized by people making the popular Moose River "Bow Trip". When we went back to get our canoe, we took the correct portage trail, discovered the trees across the trail, and then came out on Attean Pond a ways from our canoe, with no path between the two spots. -- Last Updated: Jun-01-16 6:16 AM EST -- I got out for my first overnight trip in my Wildfire over the Memorial Day Weekend. You can carry your gear and boat in one trip, but the experienced hikers in my group made two trips: boats first then gear second. The scenery is spectacular. The river has multiple camping sites along the way with two portages, one being a mile trek through the woods on a trail to skip some rapids and a waterfall. The 2- to 5-day wilderness paddle begins on Attean Pond, hooks to the Moose River, then goes back around to where you began—with only one portage. Western Public Lands Office The Moose River Bow Trip is a scenic 34-mile loop trip that includes Attean Pond, Holeb Pond and the Moose River, just south of Jackman, Maine. [For paddlers looking for a shorter trip, with a few rapids and some lake paddling, Spencer Rips is an alternate access point (it is 11 miles from here to Attean Landing). Enable JavaScript to see Google Maps. … Difficulty:  piece of cake to moderate The Moose River Bow Trip: One of the most famed paddling trips in Maine is the Moose River Bow Trip. The accessibility of this trip lends itself Picnic area; Trailered boat launch; See Visitor Accessibility (back to top) Special Considerations . Don’t let that deter you- the Moose Loop is well worth the extra effort, and the scenery and sunsets make up for it. Travel north on US-201, turning left onto Hardscabble Road across from Parlin Pond, 13.9 miles north of The Forks. The Moose River Bow Trip is a popular, 34-mile scenic paddling loop in Western Maine, featuring lake and river paddling, brief whitewater, a few portages, and great opportunities to view wildlife, including moose! Samuel Holden who in 1820 opened an inn as a stop for cattle drivers en route from Boston to Quebec. Portages:  1.25-mile portage between Attean Pond and Holeb Pond, small portage at Holeb Falls, and 2 optional very short portages around Attean Falls (only run Attean during high water). The shortest way around Attean Falls is the portage trail on the right. The Moose Loop is a water trail that begins and ends in the same exact place: either Attean Pond landing or Holeb Pond Landing. The Moose River near Jackman, Maine is a generally slow flowing river with a few easily navigable rips along its course. The trip is unique in many ways. Length:  34 miles for the Moose River Bow Trip, and 25.75 miles for the Bow Trip Paddle to the southwest outlet of Holeb Pond into Holeb Stream, which soon joins the Moose River. All Rights Reserved. For those taking the Moose River Bow Canoe Trip, this is the last campsite before entering Attean Pond. Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 2 This is the most popular launch spot for paddlers completing the entire Bow Trip, including the Attean-Holeb portage. After passing through Jackman from the south on US-201, cross the bridge over the Moose River. The Bow Trip The 34 mile Moose River Bow Trip is one of the most outstanding canoe trips in Maine. Learn more about the fascinating geology of the Moose River Bow Trip, courtesy of the Maine Geologic Survey. The Moose River Bow Trip is a popular, 34-mile scenic paddling loop in Western Maine, featuring lake and river paddling, brief whitewater, a few portages, and great opportunities to view wildlife, including moose! When entering Jackman from the south on US-201, turn left onto Attean Road (just before the ME-6/15 junction on the right). The comment I want to make is about the portage from Attean Pond to Holeb Pond. THE BOW TRIP The 34 mile Moose River Bow Trip is one of the most outstanding canoe trips in Maine. Moose River, Maine. The 34-mile trip began at Holeb Pond in Holeb Township and ended by crossing adjoining Attean Pond and visiting its beaches in Attean Township. This map includes directions, a map, and distances for both the Moose River Loop and Bow Trip. There was an issue with your submission. Someone needs to resolve the issue at the Attean Landing take out. A segment of the Moose River and Attean Pond are part of historic “Moose River Bow Trip” in which paddlers travel in a circle and end where they started. This was a good trip. We skipped some of the lake paddling and the long portage between Attean and Holeb Ponds by putting in Holeb Landing and taking out at Attean Landing. The Falls are basically a challenging group of rapids, usually successfully navigated by canoeists. The Moose Loop is a water trail that begins and ends in the same exact place:  either Attean Pond landing or Holeb Pond Landing. Wikipedia Article Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Paddlers can enjoy a few nights out and return to their launch point without a shuttle, thus making this a popular trip. Pemmican was my lunch cuisine as lunch was during a midday-paddle. The Bow Trip avoids the incredibly rugged and long portage between Attean Pond and Holeb Pond. … Fires are permitted only at state-authorized sites with an official fire ring. My daughter and I just completed the full Bow Trip, starting and ending at Attean Landing. On Holeb Stream and the above Camel Rips on the Moose, there was a lot of shallow (foot or two) water. Fire permits are required for all campsites and can be obtained through the Maine Forest Service: 1-800-750-9777. Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 3, Part Two We bathed in the river on day two and there are some “field” outhouses. There are many options for our moose hunts. The Moose River Bow Trip is a 3 to 4 day paddle that can be completed in a loop by connecting Attean and Holeb Ponds via a 1.2 mile portage. Paddle along the beautiful Moose River to improve a campsite and access at Holeb Falls. Rapids:  class I & II, Camping, Canoeing & Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Boating, Wildlife Watching, Bureau of Parks and Lands Trip Overview This trip can be done in two days but I would recommend at least three or more. There is sometimes a strong headwind here, and the islands can provide helpful calm sections. Spencer Rips: Please note, as of summer 2017, the Spencer Rips Road is washed out and unpassable by vehicles. Moose River Bow Trip ... - The 34-mile circuit encompassing Attean and Holeb Ponds as well as the Moose River is a classic northwoods paddling destination in the headwaters of Moosehead Lake and the Kennebec River. The Moose River Bow Trip The Bow Trip, outside of Jackman, Maine, is one of the most well known multi-day paddle trips in the state of Maine, or for that matter in the Northeast. The river meanders for 5.5 miles through marshy area before reaching Holeb Falls, a mandatory portage, which is signed. I packed food that only required adding water. Wildlife and mountain views are common sights along this remote paddling route. Surrounded by mountains, islands and incredible scenic beauty, you’ll have memories that will last a lifetime. Features:  mountains, ponds, streams, waterfalls {Great river for everyone} The Moose River Loop / Bow Trip adventure was my first real canoe trip experience. The portage is 1.2 miles of rugged, rocky, rooted up and downhill terrain. When the portage reaches a road; turn right and cross the railroad tracks, then take a left before the road curves to finish the portage at Holeb Pond (45.574909, -70.370151). If you have an underquilt and a cover, you should be fine. Both trips have beautiful camping spots along the way, most with fire pits and picnic tables. Bad things: there was a lot more elevation change and it was very hot and sunny. This is followed in 500 yards by the Second Camel Rips, at a 90-degree left turn in the river. After 3.5 miles of calm paddling is Spencer Rips, which can be paddled in high water, but must often be portaged due to sharp rocks across the entire river. 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