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Maine whitewater, Crooked River
Oxford Cumberland
county,
East Waterford to Scribners Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 17 miles
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If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The East Waterford to Scribners Mill stretch of Crooked River is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time |
outdoors will have you coming back for more. There's camping available near Crooked River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come
| because it is a very popular destination. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The East Waterford to Scribners Mill section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
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about the general area: People from Harrison love to come to Crooked River, and don't leave without stopping by Sebago Lake State Park. What would winter be without some skiing at Mount Abram. At Crooked River through
the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. During the winter highs are typically in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Crooked River.
Crooked River gets a great deal of water. All through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and September on the other hand is the driest.
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Crooked River, East Waterford to Scribners Mill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Crooked River. |
| Whitewater Near Crooked River:
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill) |
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302) |
Crooked River, Oxford County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford) |
Crooked River, Oxford County, 14 miles away Class I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford) |
Saco River, Cumberland County, 18 miles away Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls) |
Saco River, York County, 20 miles away Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips) |
Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County, 21 miles away Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Crooked River:
Mount Abram, Maine
, 13 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs |
Shawnee Peak, Maine
, 13 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs |
Black Mountain, Maine
, 21 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs |
Sunday River, Maine
, 22 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs |
Lost Valley, Maine
, 24 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs |
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire
, 33 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs |
King Pine, New Hampshire
, 34 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs |
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
, 37 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs |
Saddleback, Maine
, 40 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 41 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
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| Marinas Near Crooked River:
Norway Lake Marina, Norway
, 5 miles away |
Moose Landing Marina, Naples
, 8 miles away |
Long Lake Marina, Naples
, 9 miles away |
Long Beach Marina, Sebago
, 12 miles away |
Mooselanding Marina, Casco
, 13 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Crooked River:
Highland Lake Resort, Bridgton
, 8 miles away |
Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton
, 8 miles away |
King S Hill Inn, South Paris
, 9 miles away |
Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk
, 11 miles away |
Hampton Inn By Hilton Oxford ME, Oxford
, 13 miles away |
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| Trails Near Crooked River:
Albany Brook Trail, Oxford
, 15 miles away |
Albany Mountain Trail, Oxford
, 16 miles away |
Albany Notch Trail, Oxford
, 17 miles away |
Miles Notch Trail, Oxford
, 19 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Crooked River:
Sebago Lake State Park, Maine
, 12 miles away |
Range Ponds State Park, Maine
, 20 miles away |
Grafton Notch State Park, Maine
, 30 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Crooked River:
Norway Country Club, Norway
, 7 miles away |
Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Bridgton
, 8 miles away |
Paris Hill Country Club, South Paris
, 11 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Crooked River
Long Lake, Cumberland
, 6 miles away |
Pennesseewassee Lake, Oxford
, 7 miles away |
Pleasant Lake, Cumberland
, 9 miles away |
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