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Is anybody familiar with the Allagash Wilderness Waterway? How is it for hanging? Or, should I bring a tent?
Grey Eagle
06-19-2013, 00:50
Maine has lots of trees so you will have no problem on the Allagash or just about anywhere else in Maine.
nothermark
06-19-2013, 07:54
The route is through land managed for forest products. As I recall they leave a barrier strip along the waterways thus trees should not be an issue.
Here is a link to a trip report thread of someone who has gone on the Allagash. My family is planning a trip there this August.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59987&highlight=allagash
mainewoods
06-19-2013, 19:26
Make sure You bring a extra bug net,a gallon of DEET And 3 or 4 head nets. The black flies are killers!!!
Deadphans
06-19-2013, 19:33
Maine has lots of trees so you will have no problem on the Allagash or just about anywhere else in Maine.
Bingo.
although some stands are small fir densely packed. But really, you wont have any issue.
Can you please pack me and take me with you? I miss it up there! Have fun!
Thanks everybody for the help. I've tried searching for TR's and the like with little success. Your responses were very helpful.
Here is a link to a trip report thread of someone who has gone on the Allagash. My family is planning a trip there this August.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59987&highlight=allagash
Kineo -- We plan to be up there in mid-August also. Thanks for the trip report. It (along with the pics) was very helpful.
Make sure You bring a extra bug net,a gallon of DEET And 3 or 4 head nets. The black flies are killers!!!
We are headed up there in mid-August hoping to avoid the worst of the flies.
mainewoods
06-20-2013, 00:06
Have a good time My Friend.
Black flies won't be bad in August, but the noseeums will be. Make sure your bugnet is the right size. I brought a hammock a couple years ago and didn't have any trouble finding a place to set up - the tenters in the group had more issues with tree roots. I'll be going this year in July too.