Maine whitewater - Union River, Hancock County Hancock county, Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     0.5 miles   This section of Union River in Maine is 0.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Hancock County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there     are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There's camping available near Union River. Briefly about the general area: Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Jesse Beach, and a trip to Black Point is always a splendid idea. For the duration of the days of summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Union River, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Union River. A normal amount of rain falls here   at Union River; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. If you're looking for a beach in the neighborhood of Union River, we recommend Hales Beach. Union River, Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 0.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.57806 Longitude: -68.4415 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.54256 Longitude: -68.42695 Paddler input for Union River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Union River, Maine Local climate location: ORONO 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Twilite Motel, Ellsworth At the Twilite, our rooms are all ground floor and have coffee makers and tasteful accents such as floral arrangements, throw pillows, art pieces, custom drapes and spreads, and upscale amenities crea... White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth White Birches Country Club is located on the Ellsworth, Hancock town line. The gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park. White Birches provides travelers affordable, comfortable accommodatio... Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth 2 miles away Close to the Acadia National Park entrance. L.L. Bean and factory outlets next door. Walk to restaurants and Maine Coast Mall. Don't forget to check out our special LDEAL rates....   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Union River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Union River, 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 Union River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Union River.   Whitewater Near Union River: Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth) Tannery Brook River, Hancock County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake) Blue Hill Falls, Hancock County , 13 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Route 175 - Tidal Reversing Falls) Union River - West Branch, Hancock County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge) Union River - East Branch, Hancock County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch) Narramissic River, Hancock County , 19 miles away, Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake) Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River) Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam) Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls) Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)   Ski Areas Near Union River: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 51 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 82 miles away, 620 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 85 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 106 miles away, 980 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 120 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 129 miles away, 240 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 132 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 146 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 150 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Beaches Near Union River: Jesse Beach, Hancock County , 4 miles away Hales Beach, Hancock County , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Union River: Twilite Motel, Ellsworth , 1 miles away White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 1 miles away Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Ellsworth-Acadia Natl Pk, Me, Ellsworth , 2 miles away The Colonial Inn, Ellsworth , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Union River: Hospitality Woods RV Park, Ellsworth, 1 miles away The Gatherings Family Campground, Surry, 5 miles away Timberland Acres RV Park, Ellsworth, 7 miles away   Trails Near Union River: Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 11 miles away Blue Hill Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away Great Long Pond Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away Western Mountain Ridge Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Union River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 18 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Union River: White Birches Motel & Golf Course, Ellsworth , 1 miles away Bar Harbor Golf Course, Trenton , 6 miles away