Arnold Expedition
Historical Society
Guided Tour
Great Carry Place
Portage Trail
The AEHS will be offering a
combination walking and vehicle tour of the Great Carrying Portage Trail,
Sunday, October 11, 2020, rain or shine.
This date coincides with the army’s march across the portage 245 years ago. It
is also the date Colonel Arnold arrived at the entrance to the portage trail.
The tour will begin at the
Kennebec River at 9:00 AM in and end at Flagstaff Lake. Stops along the route
will include; East Carry Pond, Middle Carry Pond, Sandy Stream, and West Carry
Pond. The tour will last approximately 4 hours. Kenny Wing and Norm Kalloch
will serve as the tour guides.
Some walking will be over rough
and potentially soggy ground.
Please bring your own lunch and
drink as we will dine on the shore of Flagstaff Lake after the tour.
This event will be limited to 25
people. Both members and non- members are invited to participate. We need to
carpool as much as possible, as parking is limited along the route. A return shuttle
will be available for those leaving vehicles at the Kennebec River.
Participants need to signup by October 7. Email pondstream@yahoo.com to reserve a slot. Directions
will be provided after registration.
The State of Maine Covid-19 rules
will be followed. Masks will be required to be worn inside the vehicles, and
social distancing practiced in group settings.
