Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Royal River - from North Yarmouth ME to Yarmouth ME Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - This route goes thru a wooded area and tree-line all the way. Paddle time is just a few minutes under 3 hours.   Put in at Wescustogo Park on Route 231   in North Yarmouth ME. Take out at East Elm Street   in Yarmouth ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles East Elm   Street Dam   Chandler Brook enters on   river left. Veer right. Old Town House Park   - alternate put in     Royal River Conservation Trust: Route 9 to East Elm Street The six mile flatwater stretch from Route 9 in North Yarmouth to East Elm Street in Yarmouth is entirely flat with no current. The river here is a six mile narrow pond formed by the dam at East Elm Street. This stretch of river can be paddled by novices either upriver or downriver with equal ease from well-maintained hand-carry boat launches at either end, with good parking. With a heavily forested shoreline and meandering oxbows, this segment of river provides an escape into the quiet woods of Maine, with only occasional houses or docks visible from the river, and abundant birds and wildlife. Steep banks allow very few locations for picnics or swimming. Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Royal River Conservation Trust: Route 9 to East Elm Street Royal River Conservation Trust: Route 9 to East Elm Street PDF Map Royal River Conservation Trust: Route 9 to East Elm Street PDF Map (cached copy) Number of original photos on this page : 101 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Westcustogo Park on Route 231 in North Yarmouth ME. At the put in to Royal River at Westcustogo Park. The Boston Kayaker and family on the ramp to Royal River at Westcustogo Park. Launching into Royal River. The Boston Kayaker and wife on our tandem kayak. On left, Chandler Brook enters Royal River. Approaching Route 9 bridge. A rare river-front house along the Royal River. Can you see the turtle on a log? We approached this turtle quietly without paddling . . . A turtle sun-bathing on Royal River. Looking behind. Looking back, my son and daughter getting behind. Flowers on the banks of Royal River. Railbridge painted with graffitti: "CANTSTOPHIPHOP" (Can't stop hip hop) Jump ropes. A group of stand up paddlers on Royal River. Take out is just after the rail bridge on right. End of trip. Paddle time is 2 hours 54 minutes. From the East Elm Street bridge looking downstream on top of the dam.