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Portland, ME: Presumpscot River Paddle
This 5.4-mile paddle runs two rivers past stretches of undeveloped land, ending just short of a steep rapid. Bonus: Explore side trails from the riverbank.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Paddling |
| State: | Maine (ME) |
| Distance: | 2.63 mi |
| Difficulty: | 3 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Mapped by Kari Bodnarchuk
TO TRAILHEAD: Take I-295 N to exit 8 (Washington Ave./ME 26 N). In 3.6 mi., L onto Lambert St. Straight @ stop sign; pass under overpass. In 500 ft., L into parking area (boat launch 100 ft. down trail).
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Tracks
PRP01
| Distance: 1.56 mi | Points: 206 |
Presumpscot River Paddle (Track 1)
PRP02
| Distance: 1.06 mi | Points: 102 |
Presumpscot River Paddle (Track 2)
Points of Interest
PRP001
Location: 43.724117, -70.303230Launch from muddy riverbank and point hull downstream. Turtles hang on downed trees along this wooded river stretch
PRP002
Location: 43.728684, -70.299217River briefly snakes SE, then curves NE
PRP003
Location: 43.731182, -70.292999Cottonwoods shade the river-carved banks
PRP004
Location: 43.729771, -70.288963Turn L; this is a moderately challenging paddle against the current of the lovely Piscataqua River, passing fields and forests
PRP005
Location: 43.733299, -70.286331Stay R @ fork; enter Piscataqua's East Branch under a sheltered arc of hardwoods
PRP006
Location: 43.734867, -70.287415Retrace route to WPT 4; turn L @ T onto the Presumpscot. Optional: Continue paddling on East Branch and portage around natural dam of downed trees
PRP007
Location: 43.728020, -70.285782Run class I-II rapids in shallow water under Maine Turnpike. Test your skills in larger rapids on R, or stay L for smoother ride
PRP008
Location: 43.722549, -70.279686Continue downstream. Optional dayhike: Steer R, and climb wooden steps to a riverside hiking trail (roughly 2.5 mi. long)
PRP009
Location: 43.720749, -70.273247Land boat next to steps on R. Hike to overlook near Presumpscot Falls, a 4-ft. whitewater drop. Retrace route back to boat landing. Extra mileage: Portage several hundred feet around falls (steps lead to short dirt trail along river); paddle 4.5 mi. downriver into Casco Bay
Turtle
Location: 43.724442, -70.302445©Kari Bodnarchuk
Presumpscot River
Location: 43.726582, -70.301148©Kari Bodnarchuk
Presumpscot River Paddle
Location: 43.725868, -70.301376©Kari Bodnarchuk
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