Maine whitewater - Big Brook River, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     15 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There's camping available near Big Brook River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Brook River than the Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River section. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but
    why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River stretch of Big Brook River is 15 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American
Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Aroostook County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Big Brook River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summer at Big Brook River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's.
 
For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 10's, and overnight lows in the-10's for Big Brook River.

Big Brook River, Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 15 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.86949
Longitude: -69.00141

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.9625
Longitude: -69.09701

Paddler input for Big Brook River, Maine:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Big Brook River, Maine
WXPort

Local climate location: FORT KENT 49 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.






OTHER_INFO
  All Maine Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine.
Books about whitewater paddling on Big Brook River, Maine
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Brook River, Maine.
Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine

Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Big Brook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Brook River.
 Whitewater Near Big Brook River:
Falls Brook, Aroostook County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Falls Pond to St. Francis River)
St. John River, Aroostook County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 100 miles long (American Realty Road to Fort Kent)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River)
St. Francis River, Aroostook County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 22 miles long (Beau Lake to Saint John River)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (5th Lake to 2nd Lake)
Fish River, Aroostook County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Round Pond to Ferguson Brook)
Allagash River, Piscataquis County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 92 miles long (Chamberlain Lake to Allagash)
Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp)
 Ski Areas Near Big Brook River:
Big Squaw, Maine , 59 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 85 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 100 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 109 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 124 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 128 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 132 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 138 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 154 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 156 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Big Brook River:
Lakeview Campgrounds, Winterville, 9 miles away
Little Black Check Point, Saint Francis, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Big Brook River:
Fox Brook Trail, Aroostook County , 16 miles away
Rocky Mountain Trail, Aroostook County , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Brook River

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater