Maine whitewater - Magalloway River, White Mountains, Oxford County

Oxford county, Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     2 miles
  The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good stretches to paddle in this
    river system, the Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills stretch is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This section of Magalloway River is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater.
Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months here at Magalloway River, high temperatures typically get into the 70's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the-10's for Magalloway River.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Magalloway River a wet place; the month with most of the rain is August; February meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Magalloway River, Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 67 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.94419
Longitude: -70.99981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.93629
Longitude: -71.034

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Current weather conditions at Magalloway River, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: FIRST CONN LAKE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry
26 miles away
Sunday River is located in the town of Bethel a sophisticated classic New England community with an energy all its own. Sunday River features 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain pe...

Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin
26 miles away
Budget Inn is located at the Northern entrance of White Mountain just minutes from Moose Tours, Mt. Washington, Santa's Village, Story Land, Kancamagus Highway, Franconia Notch, Gorham, Bretton Woods ...

Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel
28 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Magalloway River.
 Whitewater Near Magalloway River:
Diamond River, Coos County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location)
Rapid River, Oxford County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog)
Magalloway River, Oxford County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parmachenee Lake to Aziscohos Lake)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II - 0.5 miles long (Errol Rapids)
Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River)
Magalloway River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (Third East Branch to First East Branch)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)
Kennebago River, Franklin Oxford County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Kennebago Lake to Bridge)
Bear, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 22 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook)
 Ski Areas Near Magalloway River:
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 26 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 33 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 34 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 35 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 45 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Magalloway River:
Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry , 26 miles away
Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin , 26 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 28 miles away
Royalty Inn, Gorham , 29 miles away
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Magalloway River:
Cupsuptic Campground, Oxford County, 13 miles away
Mollidgewock Campground, Coos County, 13 miles away
North Camps, Oquossoc, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Magalloway River:
Old Magalloway Trail, Oxford County , 6 miles away
Milrose Trail, Oxford County , 16 miles away
Table Rock Trail, Oxford County , 18 miles away
Old Speck Mountain Trail, Oxford County , 18 miles away
Speck Pond Trail, Oxford County , 19 miles away
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