The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Official Guide Book

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine—740 miles of nationally recognized waterways. This is the first official guidebook to this phenomenal trail.

• Novice and expert, canoeist and kayaker will appreciate the wealth of information about the NFCT’s 13 sections, including:
• Segment mileage and overview; water type, river rating, and paddle duration
• Best season and current direction; put-ins, take-outs, and portages
• Maps, services, camping information, hazards and other warnings
• Features: 22 rivers and streams, 56 lakes and ponds, 62 carries or portages (totaling 55 miles)
• Overnight options from primitive campsites to lovely B&Bs, every 15 miles
• Information on the flora and fauna—from loons and beavers to bald eagles and moose
• Trip planning and water safety tips; recommended weekend paddle routes
• A through-paddler’s guide with first-hand tips and insights
• 16 pages of color photos in the center of the book with black and white photos throughout
• Paperback 8.5 x 5.5 in.; 302 pages
• First edition: 2010