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Maine whitewater - Big Brook River, Aroostook County
Aroostook
county,
Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 15 miles
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This section of Big Brook River is 15 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. You might be into whitewater rafting or |
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kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. And of course, there
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Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months here at Big Brook River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 10's with temperatures at Big Brook River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights. The amount of precipitation that falls at Big Brook River is close to the national average; August is when you get the most rain here while February is regularly the driest month.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.86949
Longitude: -69.00141
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.9625
Longitude: -69.09701
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Paddler input for Big Brook River, Maine:
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All Maine Whitewater
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Brook River. |
| | Whitewater Near Big Brook River:
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Falls Brook, Aroostook
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Falls Pond to St. Francis River) |
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St. John River, Aroostook
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 100 miles long (American Realty Road to Fort Kent) |
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Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River) |
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St. Francis River, Aroostook
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-III - 22 miles long (Beau Lake to Saint John River) |
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Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (5th Lake to 2nd Lake) |
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Fish River, Aroostook
County
, 25 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Round Pond to Ferguson Brook) |
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Allagash River, Piscataquis
County
, 26 miles away, Class I-II - 92 miles long (Chamberlain Lake to Allagash) |
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Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot
County
, 27 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp) |
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