Maine whitewater - Big Black River, Aroostock County
Aroostock
county,
Depot Stream to Saint John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 22.5 miles
Been paddeling the BIG Black fishing for muskie, great place to get away, always a good time. Says Andrew Cyr
The beautiful scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Big Black River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Getting
some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Black River than the Depot Stream to Saint John River section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Big Black River in Maine is 22.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: While staying at Big Black River you could always look at Western Ledge. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Big Black River temperatures are frequently in the 70's with
overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Big Black River. A typical amount of rain falls here at Big Black River; July is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is February.
Current weather conditions at Big Black River, Maine
Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 71 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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