Packrafting Day Trip
Exploring Fields Pond.
Hiking the Audubon Center Trails and Paddling
the Pond and Sedgunkedunk Stream.
The Plan
We will meet at the Fields Pond visitors center. After introductions and reviewing the plan for the day we will load boats and gear into our packs. Depending on the trails we choose we will have a 1/2- 2 mile hike to the south west shore of the Pond. From there we will inflate the rafts to explore the pond itself. Depending on the route we choose we will paddle from 1/2-6 miles. Arriving back at the Fields Pond boat ramp we will deflate and pack the boats for a 1/3 mile hike back to the start.
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The Fields Pond Audubon Sanctuary is 6 miles from downtown Bangor. It is a great bike ride!
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Wear:
Shorts/pant and shirt that can get wet, non-cotton socks and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring:
Rain jacket, Water bottle, Small backpack, Sunscreen,
Optional:
Camera, Binoculars, Birding Guide Book
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Equipment:
I will bring packrafts, paddles, lifejackets and small dry bags. I can also provide backpacks for the hike.
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Private Groups of 1-10 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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There are many other options for locations. We can adjust distances and activities to meet your needs.
The Views
Family hiking with packrafts near Fields Pond
Family hiking with packrafts in Fields Pond Maine Audubon Center trail system.
Family hiking Shore trail at Maine Audubon’s Fields Pond Center
Inflating Packraft
Guide inflating packraft
Guest Catching air to inflate a packraft.
Three packraft being inflated for a paddle on Fields Pond.
Everyone can help in the transition from hiking to packrafting.
Carrying the packrafts down to the water.
Carrying such a light boat is fun, but sometimes you still need a hand down the bank.
They are getting excited to get out on the water.
Father and daughter paddling on Fields Pond, they are a perfect fit for the Alpacka Explorer 42.
Exploring the island on Fields Pond.
We rafted the boats together to eat lunch on the pond.
