Paddle Sites
The 2008 Paddle for Pine Tree Camp featured the following trips:
KENNEBEC RIVER evening trip, Friday, June 6
| Registration | 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. |
| Safety briefing | 5:45 p.m. |
| Start paddling! | 6:00 p.m. |
| Paddling skill level | Moderate route, but accessible for all skill levels |
| Length of trip | 6 ½ miles, approximately 2 ½ hours paddling |
| Directions | Meet at the Bingham public landing. Take Route 201N to Bingham. After passing Jimmy’s Store take a left on to Lander Street. Look for signs to public landing. |
| Special notes | Paddlers will go from Bingham to Solon, taking out at the Williams dam landing off Route 201. |
KENNEBEC
RIVER morning paddle, Sat., June 7, followed by barbecue
| Registration | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. |
| Safety briefing | 8:30 a.m. |
| Start paddling! | 9:00 a.m. |
| Paddling skill level | Moderate route, but accessible for all skill levels |
| Length of trip | 6 ½ miles, approximately 2 ½ hours paddling |
| Directions | Meet at the Evergreens Campground in Solon. Take Route 201N into Skowhegan to Solon. Turn left at the blinking light (Ferry Street) in Solon. The Evergreens Campground is approximately 1 mile on your left. |
| Special notes | The Evergreens Campground will be offering a special breakfast buffet prior to registration. Paddlers will leave the campground for a trip down the Kennebec from Solon to North Anson. Ends at take-out location off Madison Street in North Anson. This year, there will be a celebratory barbecue at the end! |
Some important notes:
- Shuttle service will be provided.
- Food will be provided to registered paddlers.
- Maine Guides and expert volunteers will act as escorts on all trips.
- The Paddle for Pine Tree Camp is a fundraising event designed to help Maine children and adults with disabilities attend Pine Tree Camp, a fully accessible summer camp. It costs $1,330 for our campers to attend a six-day session, and we are committed to offering the Pine Tree Camp experience to all who can benefit, regardless of their ability to pay tuition. Be an important part of this tradition by raising at least $50 (or $100 if you're planning to participate in both trips). This minimum requirement ensures that Pine Tree Camp will be able to continue our Open Door policy. We'd be happy to support your fundraising efforts! Just contact Kristina Therrien at (207) 443-3341, ext. 108 or ktherrien@pinetreesociety.org.
