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The Greater Portland region is proof that you don't have to go far from the city to find quality paddles. You'll find quality river, cove and open-ocean paddles throughout the region — and maybe even forget you're in or near Maine's most populous city, even if just for a while.

Greater Portland region trips

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Includes locations in Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport and more.

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Highland Lake	Falmouth	Flat Water	beginner
Find sanctuary amid sounds of nature on Highland Lake in Falmouth during the spring.
Little River	Freeport	Sea Kayaking	adv. beginner
If you are looking for a beautiful place to paddle in a salt marsh environment, check out Freeport's Little River, adjacent to Wolfe's Neck Farm.
New Meadows River: Thomas Point Beach	Brunswick	Moving Water	beginner
For a paddle filled with opportunites to see osprey, hit the New Meadows River.
Portland	Portland	Flat Water	advanced
Portland by canoe: Circling city offers new perspective
Presumpscot River	Windham	Moving Water	beginner
With Children: Gear up carefully for river voyage with the family.
Presumpscot River Estuary	Portland	Moving Water	beginner
An outing covering all the nooks and nuances of the estuary, including a visit upriver to Presumpscot Falls Dam, will encompass three to four hours.
Presumpscot River: Sebago Lake to Westbrook	Windham	Moving Water	adv. beginner
Take a trip down one of the country's oldest industrial rivers and get a taste of Maine's history.
Presumpscot River: Westbrook to Casco Bay	Westbrook	Moving Water	adv. beginner
Take an alternately leisurely and challening paddle and find where the river meets the bay.
Royal River: North Yarmouth-Yarmouth	North Yarmouth	Moving Water	beginner
Plan on your trip taking a leisurely two hours � just long enough to set you up for a great day ahead at the office, or provide a fun diversion shared with friends and family before you become ensnared in the weekend yard chores.
Scarborough Marsh	Scarborough	Flat Water	beginner
A two-hour trip during summer can offer a view of a half-dozen species of shorebirds.
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Simpson`s Point	Brunswick	Moving Water	adv. beginner
Put in at Simpson`s Point to explore Middle Bay Cove .
Spurwink River	Cape Elizabeth	Moving Water	intermediate
Nearby Scarborough Marsh deserves the accolades it receives as a first-class paddling and birding destination, but every bit as spectacular is the Spurwink River.

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