Maine whitewater - Baker Branch, Somerset County

Somerset county, Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     18 miles
  The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing
    to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are a few other
stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Baker Branch frequently tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. During the winter the highs are usually in the 20's; overnight lows in the-10's for Baker Branch.
Baker Branch is a good site of common rainfall; most of the rain falls during July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Baker Branch, Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.2887
Longitude: -69.9294

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.47439
Longitude: -69.90291

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Current weather conditions at Baker Branch, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 50 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
47 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Baker Branch.
 Whitewater Near Baker Branch:
Baker Branch, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake)
St. John River - SW Branch, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St John Pond to Baker Lake Outlet)
Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm)
Depot Stream, Aroostook County , 24 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Depot Lake to Big Black River)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 24 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 26 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond)
 Ski Areas Near Baker Branch:
Big Squaw, Maine , 51 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Le Massif, Quebec , 64 miles away, 2526 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 69 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec , 76 miles away, 2050 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 80 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 80 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 84 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 99 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Baker Branch:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 47 miles away

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