Maine whitewater - Machias River, Washington Hancock County Washington Hancock county, Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     32 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. A stretch of this length does require     some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. This stretch of Machias River is 32 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Machias River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River section is the only one. The wonderful Washington Hancock County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Machias River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The campgrounds here at Machias River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: All through the summer months, highs generally are in the 70's at Machias River while night lows are typically in the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are generally in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Machias River are in the-10's. Machias River is a good site of common rain;   through August this area sees the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. The Webster Brook Tote Road is a glorious hiking trail in close proximity to Machias River. Machias River, Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 32 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.67919 Longitude: -68.7652 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.6202 Longitude: -68.4226 Paddler input for Machias River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Machias River, Maine Local climate location: FORT KENT 29 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Crown Park Inn, Caribou 43 miles away Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ... Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 48 miles away The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Machias River.   Whitewater Near Machias River: Fish River, Aroostook County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Round Pond to Ferguson Brook) Squa Pan Stream, Aroostook County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Squa Pan Lake to Aroostook River) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp) Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp) St. Croix Stream, Aroostook County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Howe Brook to Aroostook River) Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River) Fish River, Aroostook County , 26 miles away, Class I-V - 10.5 miles long (Soldier Pond to Saint John River) Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 28 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot) Salmon Brook, Aroostook County , 29 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River)   Ski Areas Near Machias River: Bigrock, Maine , 52 miles away, 980 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 67 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 114 miles away, 620 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 121 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 141 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 144 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 156 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 167 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 171 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Machias River: Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 43 miles away Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Machias River: Homestead Lodge, Oxbow, 11 miles away Umcolcus Sporting Camps, Oxbow, 11 miles away Mystic Acres Campground, Oxbow, 13 miles away   Trails Near Machias River: Webster Brook Tote Road, Aroostook County , 9 miles away Round Trail, Aroostook County , 10 miles away Island Pond Trail, Aroostook County , 14 miles away Millinocket Lake Tote Road, Penobscot County , 17 miles away Fox Brook Trail, Aroostook County , 18 miles away