Sebasticook River Paddle
Sat, May 30
|Sebasticook River Canoe Access - Benton
Join Midcoast Conservancy and Sebasticook River Land Trust for an inspiring, 6-mile canoe/kayak paddle on the Sebasticook River. The spring alewife migration should be close to its peak, and we anticipate great wildlife viewing opportunities along the route. Scroll down for more information.
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sebasticook River Canoe Access - Benton, Brimstone Hill Rd, Benton, ME 04901, USA
Guests
About The Event
Join Sebasticook Regional Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy for an inspiring, 6-mile canoe/kayak paddle on the Sebasticook River, starting from below the Benton Falls Dam to just above the intersection of the Kennebec River. The trip will be led by SRLT board member Buck O'Herin and Mid-coast Audubon president Jeff Cherry. If our timing is good, we can expect to see over 100 eagles, along with herons, ducks, and possibly otters and minks, all drawn to feast on the huge schools of spawning fish. This is not a technically difficult paddle, with only minor current and rapids that never exceed Class 1 (the lowest degree of difficulty). However, folks should have a basic knowledge of steering their watercraft in currents and be physically fit enough to feel comfortable paddling for up to 4 hours. If there are no headwinds and the water level is high, we could cover the 6…