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Maine whitewater - Cobscook Falls, Washington County
Washington
county,
Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 0.5 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay stretch is the only paddling stretch along Cobscook Falls. The wonderful Washington County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Cobscook Falls make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay section of Cobscook |
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Falls is 0.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good
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Briefly about the general area:
A visit to Long Cove in the neighborhood of Cobscook Falls is always a good idea, and if you yearn for a little side tour, try Wilson Ledges. Cobscook Falls is a wet place that gets much rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July.
Summertime at Cobscook Falls comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are commonly in the 20's with temperatures at Cobscook Falls dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. | |
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Cobscook Falls, Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
0.5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8815
Longitude: -67.1335
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.894
Longitude: -67.113
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Paddler input for Cobscook Falls, Maine:
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Whiting Bay, Washington
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 7.5 miles long (Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls) |
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Dennys River, Washington
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Rt 86 to 2.5 mi downstream) |
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Hobart Stream, Washington
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Hobart Bog to Dennys Bay) |
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Orange River, Washington
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Halls Mills to Whiting) |
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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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Cathance Stream, Washington
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Lake Cathance to Dennysville) |
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St. Croix River, Washington
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-V - 2 miles long (Milltown to Calais) |
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Chase Mills Stream, Washington
County
, 18 miles away, Class II - 1.5 miles long (Gardner Lake to East Machias) |
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Northern Inlet, Washington
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Rt. 191 to Mud Landing) |
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St. Croix River, Washington
County
, 24 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Kelleyland to Milltown) |
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