Maine whitewater - Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County
Hancock
county,
Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 4 miles
The Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth section of Branch Lake Stream in Hancock County is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The natural beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated
and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Branch Lake Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Branch Lake to Infant
Street in Ellsworth section is the only one. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Branch Lake Stream are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: Hales Beach is a beach close to Branch Lake Stream that you can visit. The amount of rain that falls at Branch Lake Stream is close to the national average; all through November this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. At Branch Lake
Stream during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's while Branch Lake Stream night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's.
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The accommodations at The Homestead Motel are just minutes from downtown Ellsworth and provides easy access to some of the most popular and scenic stretches of Maine coast. At the Homestead your comf...
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White Birches Country Club is located on the Ellsworth, Hancock town line. The gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park. White Birches provides travelers affordable, comfortable accommodatio...
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