Bikerafting Day Trip
Bangor by Road, Trail, and River
Starting from downtown Bangor we will bike to the trails of the Bangor City Forest on our way to the Veazie Riverside Park and finally paddling back to downtown.
The Plan
We will meet in West Market Square. After introductions and reviewing the plan for the day we will load boats and gear onto our bikes. Depending on the trails we choose we will have a 5 mile road ride to a 15-20 mile mixed surface ride to Veazie Riverside Park. From there we will inflate the rafts, load the bikes on the rafts, and head down river. We will paddle 5 miles to downtown. Arriving at the public dock we will deflate and pack the boats for a 1/2 mile ride back to the start. There is also an option to start further upriver to add whitewater paddling.
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West Market Square is in the heart of downtown Bangor. You are encouraged to ride your bike there to make this a car-free trip!
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Wear:
Shorts/pant and shirt that can get wet, non-cotton socks and comfortable biking shoes.
Bring:
Bicycle, Rain jacket, Water bottle, Sunscreen, paddling shoes (sandals, crocs, sneakers)
Optional:
Camera, bike packing bags.
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Equipment:
I will bring packrafts, paddles, lifejackets and small dry bags. I can also provide bikepacking bags to carry the boats and equipment during the ride. I can also carry most of the equipment in a bike trailer to keep your bike light.
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Private Groups of 1-7 people:
-One Person- $150
-Two People-$275
-Additional people- $100 each
-Discounts available for using public transit and bikes to get to our meeting point.
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By starting paddling further upstream in Orono we can add several Class 1 and 2 rapids.
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There are many other options for locations. We can adjust distances and activities to meet your needs.
