American Packraft Association
2026 East Coast Round Up
Packraft Maine Guided Trips
Big news: APA is heading east!
They are organizing a mini East Coast RoundUp in Maine over Labor Day weekend (September 4–7) in partnership with Packraft Maine. The gathering will take place at Chewonki's Big Eddy Campground in Millinocket, Maine along the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Registration will be limited to 40 spots, and APA members get first access and discounted registration.
In addition to all of the included activities, Packraft Maine will be hosting daily guided trips on some of our favorite local rivers, open to Round Up attendees.
Round Up Guided Trips
There is not much like the Sebomook section! Granite ledges and pools offering up 12+ Class II-III drops packed in just 2.5 miles river. With a scheduled release of 1200cfs. This will be a perfect day of Maine Whitewater paddling. We will have time to paddle the river twice with a car shuttle, or head over to the South Branch of the Penobscot for an afternoon run.
This trip is perfect for intermediate boaters and beginners who paddled the East Outlet the day before.
Check out the river here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3RL1pk2VMU
If you have time to come up a day early, why not stop in Orono on your way North for a bikerafting day trip. We will paddle the main stem of the Penobscot including Class II rapids and bike a mixture of single tracks and paved roads. This trip is open to experienced and beginner bike rafters. If you are worried your boat isn’t going to carry a Bikeraft, I have plenty of Caribous and Mules for people to borrow. You need to bring your own bike, There is a local bike shop that offers rentals.
This trip is meant for Round Up attendees.
Head over to the East Outlet of the Kennebec for a fun day of Class 2 Whitewater Packrafting. This is one of our go to runs with consistent water throughout the summer. This 3 mile run offers 2 solid Class II drops, multiple surf waves, and play spots, and several fun drill spots for Peel Outs and Catching Eddys. From the bottom we will pack up boats and hike out 3 miles to the cars.
We will meet up at 10am and should be packed up and finished by 3pm, with plenty of time to drive over to Big Eddy.
Leaving directly from Big Eddy Campground. We will paddle a Class II-III section of the Lower West Branch, between the Big Eddy Rapid and Horserace rapid. With portages around larger drops this trip is perfect for beginner and intermediate whitewater boaters. Paddle your own boat or borrow a boat from Packraft Maine!
You’ve been styling Class IIs and entry IIIs all weekend! Maybe you are feeling like you want to try some bigger water! Join us for a park and play progression on a few big and friendly drops. We will work together on the skills to paddle big water successfully, and set safety to be there if you need any help along the way. This is open to anyone who participated in one of the earlier group paddling days.
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