Maine whitewater - Pleasant River, Washington County
Washington
county,
Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 33.5 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. A
good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section is the only
paddling section along Pleasant River. The Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section of Pleasant River in Maine is 33.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section.
Briefly about the general area: Pleasant River is a wet place that gets lots of rainfall; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is June. For the period of the summertime highs here at Pleasant River reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. During the
wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Pleasant River temperatures drop to the 0's.
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