New England/Canada

[Dogginfox]

Whats up gang? My friends and I are trying to plan a roadtrip up the east coast. We would like to go to maine or canada and spend some time in the backcountry. Initiallly we were going to go west but we figured there was alot of stuff up the coast for us to see. (we are comming from GA) So I am asking for suggestions. We would like to do a little fishing maybe rent a canoe but we would also want to go spend 3 or 4 days without seeing a soul as well. We had kicked around the idea of trying to get a bush pilot to drop us off and hike back, we have about 10 to 14 days and we are planning on going in june/july. I am trying to make this a "total experience" and see alot. Many of the websites i have found really aren't alot of help. I am hoping to make this one of my most memorable trips because this might be the only time my buddies and I have an opprotunity to do this kind of thing. We liked the idea of new england bc we get history, mountains, cliffs, fresh and salt water, the possibilities seem endless. Any info or insight is appreciated. Hope you can help me with planning one heck of a trip.

Thanks,
Dogginfox

[Kirby]

You have some options when it comes to Maine, are you hoping to just see the Maine woods, or do you want to summit any particular mountain(s)?

June and July is a tough time of the year to find isolation one Maine trails, but there's bound to be someone on here with a much more extensive knowledge of Maine trails than I have.

Kirby

[rafe]

Lots of bugs in the New England woods in June and July. Aside from that, "it's all good." Consider the Adirondacks in upstate New York as well. Lots of great lakes and high peaks there.

[rlharris]

You'll probably get a lot of suggestions for hiking, etc. In case no one else mentions it, if your final plans include crossing the border into Canada, bring a passport or a photo drivers license and a birth certificate. New regulations concerning border crossings by land went into effect today.

[woodsy]

June and July are actually what we locals consider prime time to be in the outback.
Fishing is good and the notorious blackflies keep the softer tourists out of the woods .
Blackflies actually serve as a natural population control ally in the Maine woods.
I'd be willing to offer up some

We would like to do a little fishing maybe rent a canoe but we would also want to go spend 3 or 4 days without seeing a soul as well.

ideas via a PM, don't want to give away to many secrets to a worldwide audience.

[Dogginfox]

I dont neccesarilay(spelling?) want to cross to canada just looking for a little solitude. We dont mind others we just want to enjoy the experience without it being like living in a city. Heck meeting other hikers is part of the fun. We all have passports and ID so thants not a problem. I am open to anywhere in these areas just lookin for a memorable trip. I was thinkin maybe we could spend a day or two around the coast then move inland and enjoy that as well. Water is a huge plus we are all fisherman. I am just trying to avoid the family of 5 on the yearly outing car camping and staying up till 5 am. I love hiking around other exprienced and eco friendly hikers. Not only are the stories good I usually learn a new recipe as well. I will keep the adironacks in mind and give them a look. If anyone has suggestions anywhere that is within a 20 hr drive from ga let me know. We still have time to plan so all options are available. Thanks everyone for your help, posting of photos and a complete report will be a must once we decided on a destination. Again thanks

[Dogginfox]

Oh btw woodsy the only way we could except is if you came and cast them with us. I'm sure you wouldn't object to that would you?

[warraghiyagey]

Oh btw woodsy the only way we could except is if you came and cast them with us. I'm sure you wouldn't object to that would you?

Woodsy's a poser. He doesn't know how to fish.


Sorry Woodsy, you know my behavior goes downhill into the night.

[woodsy]

Oh btw woodsy the only way we could except is if you came and cast them with us. I'm sure you wouldn't object to that would you?

well, you sound like an adventureous crew by the sounds of your vacation description....possibilities are endless..... I might be up for a cast or two,
have a great place in mind for y'all already......

[woodsy]

warrgy: Woodsy's a poser. He doesn't know how to fish.

[4eyedbuzzard]

...We liked the idea of new england bc we get history, mountains, cliffs, fresh and salt water, the possibilities seem endless. Any info or insight is appreciated. Hope you can help me with planning one heck of a trip.

Thanks,
Dogginfox

Since you mentioned history, for a day of something different far from the backcountry Boston has a lot of American historical sites including the freedom trail walking tour http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

[warraghiyagey]

Man I hate to say this living in the area but the freedom trail is pretty lame. I can think of a hundred routes that they could have called the Freedom trail here that would have had more historic significance.
K. Back to my corner.

[Dogginfox]

Sounds good to me woodsy. What area are you in I will give it a look see. Like I said we are completely open at this point and local insight is always a plus. We are an adventurous bunch although young we have some great experience and skills between us. We have a solid fisherman, AT thru hiker and I have the land nav/medic skills so we will go feet first into about anything. We made through everything so far, with hopefully many adventures to come.

[Montego]

Man I hate to say this living in the area but the freedom trail is pretty lame. I can think of a hundred routes that they could have called the Freedom trail here that would have had more historic significance.
K. Back to my corner.

Gettin' use to that little chair, eh?

[woodsy]

What area are you in I will give it a look see

Down the road a piece from the AT and Bigelows

[warraghiyagey]

Down the road a piece from the AT and Bigelows

What happened to the fourth bangy head guy? If I don't respond do they all turn into smileys?

[warraghiyagey]

Gettin' use to that little chair, eh?

It makes me fell safe. . . from the possible blowback caused by my petulance.

[Dogginfox]

Woodsy, I think tha adirondacks look good.. Do you have any recomendations? With 6 mil acres I think that should be enough space. Sorry I am unfamiliar with you area being that I've never been north of the mason dixon other than sitting in airports. You insight would be helpful, I mean how can I not listne to a fisherman that hikes and is local. If you ever get down around GA/NC I will have to return the favor.

[A-Train]

Lots of bugs in the New England woods in June and July. Aside from that, "it's all good." Consider the Adirondacks in upstate New York as well. Lots of great lakes and high peaks there.

This would be my recommendation as well. The high Peaks are maybe my favorite place on earth. Tons of remote places to hike/canoe/fish, etc. Check out the ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club).

[warraghiyagey]

Woodsy, I think tha adirondacks look good.. Do you have any recomendations? With 6 mil acres I think that should be enough space. Sorry I am unfamiliar with you area being that I've never been north of the mason dixon other than sitting in airports. You insight would be helpful, I mean how can I not listne to a fisherman that hikes and is local. If you ever get down around GA/NC I will have to return the favor.

Ahem . . . mind if I take this one Woodsy? K.
The Adirondacks are limitless in places and ways to enjoy the outdoors. There are places you have to be flown in. Gearless climbs - Keene, NY.
But for outdoor enjoyment my suggestion would be Limekiln Wildlife Management Area. Plenty of sites to camp very far from the next site. Miles from nowhere but close enough to get into a town for supplies and to rent a canoe. Also close to Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. Blue Mountain is a great climb and the trailhead is just a mile or so north of the Adirondack Museum.
Access Limekiln from the little town of inlet at the north end of the Fulton Chain Lakes and just 10 miles or so from Old Forge.
For larger mountains just 45 minutes up to Saranac Lake and less than an hour from Lake placid.
If you're looking for the best climb New York has to offer - Mt Marcie is also a relatively short drive from Limekiln.
Phew.