Northern Maine Water Trail Map & Guide ACT 2018 Water Trails | Page 24

Michaud Farm to Allagash down the Allagash River
Start your trip at Michaud Farm on the Allagash River, MAG 62
A2. This historic farm dates back to the early logging days of the
1800’s. You will have access to the river through a North Maine
Woods check point in Allagash. Day use fees should be the only
fee incurred.
CAUTION: 3.25 miles below Michaud Farm is the Allagash Falls.
The portage trail is located on the right hand side and is marked.
The Town of Allagash is 14 miles below this. There is a set of rips
about 7.5 miles below the falls at Twin Brooks. This is about .5
mile long and is Class II water.
Take out is on the upstream side of the Rt. 161 Bridge on the right
side, MAG 66 D4. The landowner will charge a nominal takeout
fee when she sees you down there. This section of river can be
run all season in a canoe or kayak. Numerous livery services in
the Town of Allagash can transport you to the put-in or ferry your
vehicle back to the takeout point.
Good to excellent fi shing for brook trout above the Falls and at
Twin Brooks Rapids in the spring. From the Falls down to Allagash
is good muskie fi shing all season.
This trip is a little over 17 miles and will require a good full day to
enjoy the trip.
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