Maine whitewater - Chase Mills Stream, Washington County
Washington
county,
Gardner Lake to East Machias section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 1.5 miles
The natural beauty of Washington County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section of Chase Mills Stream in Maine is 1.5 miles long and is rated by
American Whitewater as a class II section. The Gardner Lake to East Machias section is the only paddling section along Chase Mills Stream. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are campgrounds
quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: Chase Mills Stream is a relatively wet place ordinarily with a lot of rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain while August is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the months of summer highs here at Chase Mills Stream reach the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit chillier of course, mostly in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Chase
Mills Stream plunge into the 0's. Shipyard Cove is quite close to Chase Mills Stream, and during your stay here do check out close by Davis Beach.
Current weather conditions at Chase Mills Stream, Maine
Local climate location: JONESBORO 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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