Maine whitewater - B Stream, Aroostock County

Aroostock county, 6th Bridge to Houlton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     4.3 miles
  The nature scenery of Aroostock County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The 6th Bridge to Houlton section is the only paddling section along B Stream. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend
    some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The 6th Bridge to Houlton section of B Stream in Maine is 4.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. There are
plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 70's to B Stream. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while the cold winter nights at B Stream are in the 0's. The amount of rainfall that falls at B Stream is close to the national average; most of the rain falls throughout July, and the driest month is February.
 

B Stream, 6th Bridge to Houlton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 4.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.18799
Longitude: -67.89341

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.12979
Longitude: -67.84751

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Current weather conditions at B Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: PRESQUE ISLE 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
2 miles away
The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu...

Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
3 miles away
Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...

Crown Park Inn, Caribou
35 miles away
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near B Stream.
 Whitewater Near B Stream:
Meduxnekeag River - South Branch, Aroostook County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River)
Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Smyrna Mills to Haynesville)
Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Route 11 to Haynesville)
Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River)
Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River)
 Ski Areas Near B Stream:
Bigrock, Maine , 18 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 97 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 103 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 128 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 138 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 175 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 177 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 192 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 193 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near B Stream:
Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 2 miles away
Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 3 miles away
Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near B Stream:
My Brothers Place, Houlton, 2 miles away
Wilde Pines Campground, Monticello, 6 miles away
 Trails Near B Stream:
Pierce Tote Road, Aroostook County , 12 miles away
Kennedy Tote Road, Aroostook County , 15 miles away
Sweets Trail, Aroostook County , 15 miles away
Potters Trail, Aroostook County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near B Stream:
Houlton Community Golf Course, Houlton , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near B Stream

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