NORTHERN FOREST CANOE TRAIL • January 15, 2026
After years of deterioration at some sites, crews last year worked to make significant improvements at several campsites and surrounding trails along Maine’s historic Allagash Wilderness Waterway. “We learned from site visits that folks were starting to skip over certain locations because campsites were in varying states of disrepair, and because many of the trails were heavily eroded and muddy,” said Nick Hall, the assistant trail director for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT). “Fortunately, we were able to make big improvements across the board and we hope outdoor enthusiasts will take advantage.” The work was led by the NFCT’s Allagash stewardship crew, with support from the Maine Conservation Corps, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine chapter, community volunteers and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.