Put In

This is a whitewater put-in access point on the West Branch of the Machias River located in Township 35, Hancock County, Maine. The site serves as a launch point for paddlers looking to navigate the whitewater sections of this river system. Given the designation as a whitewater put-in, this location is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels for moving water conditions.

The West Branch Machias is known in the Maine paddling community as a whitewater destination, so paddlers should come prepared with proper equipment and experience for river conditions. Access at this point allows boaters to begin their journey on the river with the understanding that they will encounter current and potentially significant water movement depending on seasonal flow rates.