Washington
county,
Second Lake to Machias River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 25 miles
The Second Lake to Machias River stretch of Old Stream in Washington County is 25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Old Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Second Lake to Machias River stretch is the only one.
Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very
easy. The scenic beauty of Washington County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Old Stream without first paying a visit to Stinking Jam Rapids. All through the long summer days highs here at Old Stream reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Old Stream. The high level of rain makes Old Stream a rather wet place; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is June.
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