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Kayaking on Moosehead Lake Above the East Outlet - in Moosehead ME


Rating: Three Stars - It is a privlege to be able to kayak this pristine section of Moosehead Lake. Apart from the Wilsons Cottages, the Moosehead Lake coasts and coves above and below the East Outlet Dam are undeveloped for miles.

  Put in at Wilsons Cottages
  launch in Moosehead ME.
Paddle north along the
  coast and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 5+ miles
Optionally paddle
  east and return.
East Outlet Dam
  Do not approach.
Launch is for Wilsons
  Cottages guests only.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources:
Wilsons Cottages on Moosehead Lake
Moosehead Lake Region Organization
Northwoods Outfitters kayak rentals in Greenville ME
Moosehead Hills cabins & kayak rentals in Greenville ME
The Moosehead Lake Region Resource Guide: Paddling Rivers and Streams in Moosehead Lake Region


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At Wilsons Cottages launch in Moosehead ME.
Trip date is July 2012.


Just launched onto Moosehead Lake. I started early, just after 7am.





I will dash across the dam to the other side. Wilsons Cottages on my left.


The East Outlet Dam is now on my left.


The Boston Kayaker's wife took this photo and the other 2 below from the shore.








Just got to the other side past the East Outlet Dam.











View from the shore (photo above and below).














This trip to the east of the Wilsons Cottages launch was done on a separate day in July 2012.






































It is at this point that I ended my northward paddle.


Turning to my right, the islands are now on my right (southerly).


Now paddling back to where I started, coast is on my right.


























The East Outlet Dam on my right.


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This is the end of trip north of the East Outlet Dam.





















This is looking back (the coast is on the left of picture).
































Looking back at Wilsons Cottages.

















We landed on a desserted shore on sight of our cottages.


































































































The East Outlet Dam.





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