A Month of Fun: Monday, July 28
Paddle the many coves of Little Sebago.
Paddle a Maine lake, Little Sebago
On a nice summer day, fluorescent yellow, orange, and red floating objects vastly outnumber the loons on any one of Maine’s many lakes. That’s because kayaking and canoeing have become synonymous with relaxing in Maine. Some of the smaller lakes, where there are fewer powerboats to contend with, are the perfect places for a casual paddle or morning workout. Its larger counterpart and namesake to the west often overshadows Little Sebago, but with its narrow shape and many coves, the pond is an ideal place to trace the shoreline by yourself or with a friend. Put in at the boat launch off Mount Hunger Shore Road, right off Route 302 in North Windham, and head south to paddle around Hunger Bay. If you loop around and head north, stop in at all the little islands that are sprinkled throughout the lake (kudos to the kids who spot the rope swing or jump off the big rock towards the northern end). The whole lake is more than five miles long, and that doesn’t count the coves and inlets, so you and your small craft will have more than enough to explore in a single day. If you’re hungry on the way home, pick up a steak for the grill at Dave Gutter’s Meat Market (which was founded by the drummer of the band Rustic Overtones) on Route 302.
Views expressed in blogs are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect either Down East's editorial stance or the views of Down East Enterprise. We ask that comments be civil; anyone who refuses to self edit runs the risk of being banned from commenting on Down East.com content.