Indian Pond
Indian Pond offers a mix of whitewater thrills and peaceful mountain moments. Camped along the scenic shores of Indian Pond near The Forks, ME, you’ll spend each day rotating through outdoor adventures: rafting the Kennebec River, paddling canoes and stand up paddle boards (SUPs), and hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail.There will be a comfortable base camp where you will sleep in tents and have outhouses and water pumps. This trip is perfect for those who want to try a bit of everything!
There is no previous experience necessary but participants should be comfortable swimming in moving water given some of the different activities on the itinerary.
If there is anything in the trip description or equipment list that you have questions about, please do not hesitate to contact us at (207) 725-4292 or bocOtrips@bowdoin.edu.
We've got all the group gear, but here's what you should pack! See Indian Pond Packing List. Note that items you can borrow or purchase from the BOC are marked on the packing list.
There are multiple groups camped at Indian Pond and they rotate activities every day. Here's a sample Itinerary:
Wednesday
- Wake up early, eat breakfast, and pack up.
- Depart Bowdoin in a 12-passenger van for Indian Pond Campground. Set up camp at one of the sites.
- Head to the Kennebec River put-in for your whitewater rafting trip! Be sure to leave dry clothes in the van and bring all river gear (plus lunch).
- Take out at the end of the river run, run shuttle, and return to camp.
Thursday
- Paddle day! Learn canoe basics and float down the lower section of the Kennebec. Pack a lunch and enjoy the river.
Friday
- Hit the trail. Choose from a few scenic hikes along the Appalachian Trail:
- Moxie Bald – A challenging 10-mile out-and-back to an iconic peak.
- Pleasant Pond – A shorter 6-mile hike with the option to summit Pleasant Pond Mountain (10 miles round-trip).
Saturday
- Pack up and head home! Clean gear and return borrowed equipment upon your return to campus before going back to your dorm.