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Portage ME Class III

Calais Tidal Rapid

St. Croix - 3) Milltown to Calais (ME)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Description

Short tidal rip, class 3-4 depending on river level and time of tide. Only appears on the lower end of the tide, so it is best hit from about 3 hours before low tide to about 3 hours after. From here paddle to the silver floating dock at Pike's Park in Calais (US side)

Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
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3) Milltown to Calais
St. Croix
II-V 2.4 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater