Penobscot River Paddling Trail

At A Glance

Location: 

Swanville, Maine

Primary Issue Area:

  • Land & Water
  • Environmental Health
  • Living Economies

Active since:

2016

Core volunteers:

7

  • river sign and logo
  • volunteers creating PRPT campsite in Winn
  • typical PRPT tent site
  • placing a privy at a campsite
  • carrying a picnic table to a campsite
  • fall at Oak Glen campsite

Our Purpose

The Penobscot River Paddling Trail seeks to establish and maintain a paddling, camping and educational trail down the main stem of the Penobscot River.  Excerpt from our Aspirations: Provide education to paddlers and non-paddlers concerning the ecology, natural history, Wabanaki history and current status, colonial history, industrial history, and present status of the Penobscot River.