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:: Churchill Dam to Long Lake Dam Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Churchill Dam to Long Lake Dam Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Allagash River |
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Churchill Dam to Long Lake Dam Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Churchill Dam |
| Take Out: |
Long Lake Dam |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
, Class II
, Portage
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| Run Length: |
18.75 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
2340 cfs @ 05/26/2012 01:00 PM - Allagash River near Allagash, Maine, reading taken from USGS
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| Streamflow Comments: |
The gates in Churchill Dam are usually open during the morning, providing a medium flow. Sometimes the gates are open longer and provide high water levels. |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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| Primary Season: |
Best paddling for this section can be done during the spring, summer, and fall |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Hazards: |
Chase Rapid is a long class II rapid with fast moving water. Portage Long Lake Dam on river right, this dam can only be run at high water. Always scout this dam because it has steel spikes near the bottom. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Wilderness: |
Yes, look for Moose on the bank and other wildlife |
| Camping on River: |
In designated campsites. River Right of Long Lake Dam |
| Location: |
In the Northeastern U.S. (ME), of |
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