Maine whitewater - Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County Hancock Washington county, Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     11.2 miles   This stretch of Machias River - West Branch in Hancock Washington County is 11.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The scenic beauty of Hancock Washington County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty     easy. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, 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. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months highs here at Machias River - West Branch get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Machias River - West Branch temperatures fall to the 0's. A large amount of rain falls at Machias River - West Branch; November is the month that gets the most rain while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Machias River - West Branch, Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 11.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.98659 Longitude: -67.993 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.942 Longitude: -67.862 Paddler input for Machias River - West Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Machias River - West Branch, Maine Local climate location: GRAND LAKE STREAM 32 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor 34 miles away The Bar Harbor Inn is one of Bar Harbor's Premier Oceanfront locations, with great in-town convenience. Rated 'Superior First Class' by Official Hotel Guide. Over 1000ft of oceanfront , eight acres of... The Harborside Hotel and Marina, Bar Harbor 34 miles away The Harborside Hotel & Marina, formerly the Golden Anchor Inn has undergone a four year multi-million dollar complete reconstruction. The Harborside Hotel & Marina now boasts Bar Harbor's newest hotel... Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor 34 miles away Downtown with private parking. Newly renovated rooms with WIRELESS, AC, TV, and private baths. Close to Acadia National Park and The Cat Ferry to Canada. Near the shops and restaurants....   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Machias River - West Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Machias River - West Branch, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Machias River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Machias River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Machias River - West Branch: Mopang Stream, Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) Machias River, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9) Mopang Stream, Washington County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 23.8 miles long (Maine 9 to Machias Eddy) Narraguagus River, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois) Pleasant River, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 33.5 miles long (Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls) Narraguagus River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Denbow Peat Mine to Sprague Falls 1) Narraguagus River, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 17.3 miles long (Deblois to Cherryfield) Old Stream, Washington County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Second Lake to Machias River) Grand Lake Stream, Washington County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (West Grand Lake to Big Lake) Machias River, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 36.5 miles long (Maine Route 9 to Machias)   Ski Areas Near Machias River - West Branch: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 69 miles away, 350 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 77 miles away, 980 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 104 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 117 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 156 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 165 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 168 miles away, 240 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 180 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 186 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Machias River - West Branch: Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor , 34 miles away The Harborside Hotel and Marina, Bar Harbor , 34 miles away Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor , 34 miles away Bar Harbor Manor, Bar Harbor , 34 miles away Quality Inn Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Machias River - West Branch: Keenes Lake Camping Grounds, Calais, 15 miles away Ckuwapon Day Camp, Princeton, 19 miles away   Trails Near Machias River - West Branch: Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Machias River - West Branch: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 34 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Machias River - West Branch