The route begins on Mill Brook, near an industrial mill. For the first 1.5 miles, it flows with a strong currant, though is all flatwater, as it twists and turns. There are numerous beaver lodges, and it is good duck habitat as well.
Shortly after passing under a railroad bridge, the Meduxnekeag meets Mill brook, coming in from the left. Green Pond is reached two-thirds of a mile past the confluence. The shores of the pond are empty of camps, with only one house visible far back in the woods.
Past the pond, the Meduxnekeag flows gently for about a mile and then reaches some ledges. These ledges in the middle of the river make for class II whitewater for a couple of miles.
Past the rapids, the current continues more smoothly but still strong. Past Carys Mills, several tributaries come into the Meduxnekeag, causing the river to widen significantly by the time it reaches Houlton. In downtown Houlton, the river passes under several bridges with a strong current and gentle waves. The take-out is at a public access boat ramp just below the last bridge, on the right.
For more information, visit the Maine Canoe & Kayak Racing Organization website, or contact:
Maine Canoe & Kayak Racing Organization (MaCKRO)PUT-IN AT STATION ROAD, NEW LIMERICK
From US-2 in New Limerick, take Station Road to the south, by Cameron's Market. Go about 1 mile down Station Road to the put-in on the left, over the fields between the road and the river. The put-in is on private land, please be respectful of the landowners.
TAKE-OUT AT HOULTON PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
From US-2, at its junction with US-1 south of the river in Houlton, head north on Court Street. Go one block, about 500 feet, and continue straight onto Water Street, which turns into Pleasant Street. Just after Pleasant Street curves around to the right, take a left onto Highland Avenue. Go 265 feet and turn right on River Road. The public boat landing, including plenty of parking, is to the left just after turning onto River Road, by (just east of) the Highland Avenue bridge.
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