Kayak & Hike Weekend ~ on the Lake

Come enjoy the Upper Narrows (lake) in Winthrop, Maine (15 minutes West of Augusta) for an active weekend on the water and on the trail. This outing is not suited to the beginner kayaker, boater or swimmer. Our dock is great to catch sunset, morning coffee, jump off, swim off, as well as there is a small beach to lounge at, and a ramp to launch your own boat.  We'll explore our mile-long lake & cove checking out wildlife (Bald Eagles, Loons, Ducks, Turtles) and other lake-front homes. Contact Trip Leader if you don't have a kayak/SUP; along with your skill level and we'll check availability upon signing up.  We have an old boathouse that provides ample shade and protection from the elements in the event of a temporary rain shower. We'll also go for a hike on Saturday, to Mount Pisgah and climb up the Fire Tower for a view.

Pack out your own meals (Fri Dinner, Sat Breakfast, Sat Lunch & Side for Sat Pot Luck) and your own beverages in a cooler with ice. Those wishing to partake in take-out Pizza & Salad Fri eve can throw ten bucks cash towards it.  Downtown Winthrop is 1 mile away where you'll find a gas station, dunkin donuts, Hannaford, etc.  Saturday eve we'll provide BBQ Chicken, Burgers, Corn on Cob -- bring along a pot-luck side dish or salad; or your own meat/veggie protein to grill.  We do have brewed coffee Sat & Sun mornings, and I believe Roger will crank out a great breakfast Sunday morning before we head back out on the water, before you leave.

We have a fixed 1+ year old friendly Black Lab "Dillon" and are dog-friendly, and you're welcome to bring your own well-behaved pooch as long as s/he's socially trained, not a barker, not aggresive/breed, obviously pick up after them -- just contact Trip Leader with whom you're bringing.  Obviously your dog goes with you on your boat when we head out onto the lake, and s/he loves to swim - there's no fenced in yard to leave them behind.

We have 7 "spots" next to boathouse for sm/med sized tents right there next to the lake -- flat, dirt locations where you can set up a tent for the weekend.  We have a couple outlets to use for blow up mattress inflators, but please leave the cell phones in your car or tent with silenced ringers.  We now have running water, electricity, and a primitive toilet. Carpool if possible.