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   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth section of Union River in Hancock County is 0.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are plenty of hotels here if     you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Union River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; November is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February. Black Point is close at hand and always splendid to visit, and on a nice day it's a great idea to spend the day at Jesse Beach. Hales Beach is next to Union River if you're in a beach type of mood. At Union River during the long summer days highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall   down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's while Union River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. 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: Homestead Motel Cottages, Ellsworth , 1 miles away Twilite Motel, Ellsworth , 1 miles away Days Inn, Ellsworth , 1 miles away White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 1 miles away Ellsworth Motel, Ellsworth , 1 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Union River: The Gatherings Family Campground, Surry, 5 miles away Timberland Acres RV Park, Ellsworth, 7 miles away Narrows Too Camping Resort, 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   Lakes Near Union River