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 nature scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those
    in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. East Machias River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Crawford to East
Machias section is the only one. This stretch of East Machias River in Maine is 35 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
You must certainly pop by Crooked Pitch since you're here at East Machias River, and Wigwam Riffles is always fun to check out. All through the months of summer at East Machias River temperatures are typically in the 70's, and the overnight is fairly colder of course,
 
mostly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at East Machias River are in the 0's.
Smith Mill Pitch is an interesting place to pop by while at East Machias River; a short tour to Munson Rips is always worthwhile. Lots of rain falls at East Machias River; November is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is June. This river has it all.

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, 360 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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