Maine whitewater - East Machias River, Washington County

Washington county, Crawford to East Machias section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     35 miles
  The scenic beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down East Machias River will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The campgrounds here at East Machias River are pretty good. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. A section like this is is of course
    not run in a single day, so it looks like you will be camping out. This is the only paddling stretch along East Machias River. This section of East Machias River in Washington County is 35 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section.

Briefly about
the general area:
The high level of rain makes East Machias River a relatively wet place; all through the month of November you get the most rain around here while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This river is so great.
Munson Rips is a magnificent local attraction, and Crooked Pitch is something you shouldn't miss since you're here. High temperatures at East Machias River throughout the summertime are in the 70's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; after the sun is down
 
during the winter temperatures at East Machias River dip into the 0's. It's always glorious to take a look at Wigwam Riffles, and Smith Mill Pitch is an attention-grabbing thing to spot while you're here.

East Machias River, Crawford to East Machias road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 35 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.00059
Longitude: -67.6187

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.73899
Longitude: -67.38951

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Current weather conditions at East Machias River, Maine
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Local climate location: GRAND LAKE STREAM 11 miles away


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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to East Machias River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near East Machias River.
 Whitewater Near East Machias River:
Northern Inlet, Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Rt. 191 to Mud Landing)
Machias River, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 36.5 miles long (Maine Route 9 to Machias)
Chase Mills Stream, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class II - 1.5 miles long (Gardner Lake to East Machias)
Cathance Stream, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Lake Cathance to Dennysville)
Old Stream, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Second Lake to Machias River)
Dennys River, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Gilman Dam to Route 86)
St. Croix River, Washington County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Kelleyland to Milltown)
Hobart Stream, Washington County , 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Hobart Bog to Dennys Bay)
Dennys River, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Rt 86 to 2.5 mi downstream)
Orange River, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Halls Mills to Whiting)
 Ski Areas Near East Machias River:
Bigrock, Maine , 85 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 98 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 133 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 146 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 185 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 194 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 195 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near East Machias River:
Cobscook Bay State Park, Edmunds Twp, 7 miles away
Great Cove Golf Course and RV Park, Roque Bluffs, 11 miles away
Sunkhaze Campground, Jonesboro, 12 miles away
 Trails Near East Machias River:
Mud Hole Trail, Washington County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near East Machias River:
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Lubec - ME , 36 miles away
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 54 miles away

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