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Maine whitewater, Ellis Brook
Piscataquis
county,
Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 1.8 miles
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This stretch of Ellis Brook in Maine is 1.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. |
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Ellis Brook attract people from
| near and far. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This is a pretty short section so better bring | |
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some good walking shoes.
Briefly about the general area: There are glorious sites to discover along the Carry Trail; don't leave Ellis Brook without first going for a hike along the Telephone Trail. Ellis Brook
gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall. The month with most of the rain is July, and February is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the warm days of summer at Ellis Brook temperatures are generally in
the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while Ellis Brook night low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's.
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Ellis Brook, Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake 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 Ellis Brook. |
| Whitewater Near Ellis Brook:
Ellis Brook, Piscataquis County, 1 miles away Class II - 1.8 miles long (Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake) |
Allagash Stream, Piscataquis County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Allagash Lake to Chamberlain Lake) |
Smith Brook, Piscataquis County, 11 miles away Class I-III - 8 miles long (Haymock Lake to Eagle lake) |
Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond) |
Allagash River, Piscataquis County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 92 miles long (Chamberlain Lake to Allagash) |
Webster Brook, Piscataquis County, 17 miles away Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon) |
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County, 21 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (5th Lake to 2nd Lake) |
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County, 23 miles away Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Ellis Brook:
Big Squaw, Maine
, 25 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 73 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 76 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs |
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 86 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 94 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Camden, Maine
, 98 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs |
Le Massif, Quebec
, 99 miles away, 2526 foot drop, 4 lifts, 49 runs |
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| Trails Near Ellis Brook:
Carry Trail, Piscataquis
, 4 miles away |
Telephone Trail, Piscataquis
, 8 miles away |
Chase Carry, Piscataquis
, 14 miles away |
Old Telos Tote Road, Piscataquis
, 17 miles away |
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