Paddlers at the start of Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR), the main event of Maine’s High Peaks Paddlefest at Rangeley’s Town Park on Saturday morning, June 29, 2024. Stephanie Dellavalle/Rangeley Highlander file photo

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR), part of Maine’s High Peaks PaddleFest, is a two-day, 40-mile paddling stage race featuring a paddle through the incredible lands and waters of the Rangeley Lakes, showcasing the best of the area. This year’s ROAR will take place June 20-22.

ROAR accepts all boat types, from C-2s and C-4s to kayaks, stand up paddleboards, guideboats and more. Day 1 of the race totals 20 miles and takes paddlers from Rangeley Town Cove Park, across the north side of Rangeley Lake, through the Oquossoc carry and onto Lake Mooselookmeguntic. From there, paddlers head across Mooselookmeguntic to Upper Dam, where they carry to Richardson Lake and finish at Mill Brook Boat Launch. Day 2 is the same course in reverse.

ROAR is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest, which includes live music, demos, kids events, food vendors and more.

We encourage you to visit the Northern Forest Canoe Trail website, northernforestcanoetrail.org to learn more about the race, including specifics on boat classes, awards, sponsors, camping and lodging options and more. Please read details carefully prior to registering. If you have questions, please get in touch with us at info@northernforestcanoetrail.org.