Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Cathance River - from Topsham ME to Bowdoinham ME Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - We started our paddle about 3 hours+ after hight-tide in Bowdoinham. Still allowed us to paddle the trip while the tide is receding. This route has marshes, tree-lined and undeveloped along the full-length. Paddle time was 1 hour and 42 minutes.   Put in at park on Cathance Road   below falls in Topsham ME. Take out at town landing after Route 24   bridge in Bowdoinham ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles   Best to start trip at high tide   or soon after. Head of Tide Park Cathance River Falls Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Portland Press Herald: Canoeing Cathance leads to fall’s beauty Cathance River in Bowdoinham ME Tide Schedule Number of original photos on this page : 85 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the Head of Tide Park on Cathance Road in Topsham ME. Trip date is June 2021. Behide this pavillon is a stair to the Cathance River put in. Our kayaks now positioned at the put in. The Boston Kayaker launching on Cathance River with Saco. This picture from my wife's camera with Sebec. Sebec our dog riding with my wife. The Boston Kayaker on the Cathance River with Saco. Old rail bridge over the Cathance River. We can now see the Route 24 bridge. Paddling under the Route 24 bridge over the Cathance River. Take out is on left bank. Landed. Paddle time is 1 hour and 42 minutes. The town landing parking area on Route 24 in Bowdoinham ME.