York
county,
Limington Rips section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+(IV) 0.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch of Saco River in York County is 0.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+(IV) section. The nature scenery of York County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The put-in location is
a short drive from Portland-South Portland, as you can see on the road map further down. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is an extremely short stretch so no need to bring snacks.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Saco River through the summertime months are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Saco River. The high level of precipitation makes Saco River a quite wet place; November is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is September.
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