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Maine whitewater - Chase Mills Stream, Washington County
Washington
county,
Gardner Lake to East Machias section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 1.5 miles
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The nature scenery of Washington County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Chase Mills Stream in Washington County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in |
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advance you're all set. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near Chase Mills Stream. A good workout
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Briefly about the general area:
Do schedule some time to explore Shipyard Cove right next door to Chase Mills Stream if you have a chance. Chase Mills Stream is a relatively wet place usually with a great deal of rainfall; through the month of November you get the most rain around here while August is generally the driest month.
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at Chase Mills Stream through the warm days of summer are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Chase Mills Stream.
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Chase Mills Stream, Gardner Lake to East Machias road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
1.5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7559
Longitude: -67.36081
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7513
Longitude: -67.38151
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Paddler input for Chase Mills Stream, Maine:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Chase Mills Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Northern Inlet, Washington
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Rt. 191 to Mud Landing) |
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Cathance Stream, Washington
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Lake Cathance to Dennysville) |
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Orange River, Washington
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Halls Mills to Whiting) |
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East Machias River, Washington
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-III - 35 miles long (Crawford to East Machias) |
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Dennys River, Washington
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Gilman Dam to Route 86) |
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Hobart Stream, Washington
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Hobart Bog to Dennys Bay) |
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Dennys River, Washington
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Rt 86 to 2.5 mi downstream) |
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Whiting Bay, Washington
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 7.5 miles long (Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls) |
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Cobscook Falls, Washington
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay) |
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Machias River, Washington
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 36.5 miles long (Maine Route 9 to Machias) |
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