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Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 18 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section is one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother
nature will have you coming back for more. The Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section of Baker Branch is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels
right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here.
Briefly about the general area: Baker Branch is a good spot of normal rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. During the warm days of summer highs here at Baker Branch get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's with temperatures at Baker Branch dipping down into the-10's through winter nights.
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