Maine whitewater - Machias River, Washington County
Washington
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Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 40 miles
The Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9 stretch of Machias River is 40 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along
with your camping gear. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river
system. The wonderful Washington County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. There's camping available near Machias River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Machias River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Machias River. Machias River is a wet location that gets a lot of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here while June is usually the driest month.
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