Maine whitewater - Ellis Brook, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 1.8 miles
This stretch of Ellis Brook in Piscataquis County is 1.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Ellis Brook than the Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake section. The wonderful Piscataquis County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great
attractions for lots of people. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. 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 places.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Ellis Brook ordinarily tend to be in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Ellis Brook. The Carry Trail offers hiking at its best. The amount of precipitation that falls at Ellis Brook is close to the national average; July is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest.
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