Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Wood Pond - a.k.a. "Big Wood Pond" in Jackman ME Rating: One-and-a-Half Stars - This rating is tentative as I did not paddle around the island as mapped. Directly from the launch is the western shore that we beached and return. Scenic mountanous views.   Put in at boat ramp on Spruce Street   in Jackman ME. Paddle around Wood Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Maine Dept. of Conservation: Wood Pond Boat Ramp Number of original photos on this page : 40 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. In Jackman ME July 2012. From Route 201, turn to Spruce Street to the Wood Pond boat ramp. At the Wood Pond boat ramp in Jackman ME. Just launched. For this trip, the plan is to paddle across the pond and back. I landed on this beach. It is clear it is not terra nullus ("empty land") where I can plant my flag. :( We landed and turned around. Looking to my left before I re-launch. The Boston Kayaker on Wood Pond in Jackman ME. We were on the water for just under two hours.