Maine whitewater - Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County

Kennebec county, Gardiner to Kennebec River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.5 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Gardiner to Kennebec River section of Cobbosseecontee Stream in Kennebec County is 1.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Augusta-Waterville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance
    to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. There are a few other
stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Cobbosseecontee Stream a wet location; the month with most of the rain is November; February on the other
 
hand is the driest. Through the summer here at Cobbosseecontee Stream, high temperatures usually reach the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Cobbosseecontee Stream are in the 0's.

Cobbosseecontee Stream, Gardiner to Kennebec River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.19345
Longitude: -69.82915

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.23382
Longitude: -69.77388

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Current weather conditions at Cobbosseecontee Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: FARMINGTON 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Maple Hill Farm B & B Inn, Hallowell
4 miles away
This alternative to Augusta area hotels and motels is Maine's first certified 'Environmental Leader' green lodging (2005), received the Maine Governors Award for Environmental Excellence (2004), named...

Quality Inn & Suites Evergreen Hotel, Augusta
5 miles away
This eco-friendly hotel features all health conscious Evergreen Rooms and luxurious Whirlpool Suites. Conveniently located off I-95 at the gateway to Maine's capitol city in the heart of Maine's beaut...

Best Western Senator Inn & Spa, Augusta
5 miles away
This Augusta hotel features spa suites and amenities - centrally located near business, shopping, and leisure activities. The Best Western Senator Inn and Spa is located in the center of Maine's stat...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Augusta-Waterville, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Cobbosseecontee Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cobbosseecontee Stream.
 Whitewater Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 5 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch)
Cathance River, Sagadahoc County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (US 201 to Cathance Road)
Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River)
Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 21 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid)
Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 24 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Farmington Falls to New Sharon)
Sebasticook River, Kennebec County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 30 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 33 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 33 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 55 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 62 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 63 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 68 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 70 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Maple Hill Farm B & B Inn, Hallowell , 4 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Evergreen Hotel, Augusta , 5 miles away
Best Western Senator Inn & Spa, Augusta , 5 miles away
Super 8 Augusta, Augusta , 5 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Augusta , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Foggy Bottom Marine, Farmingdale, 3 miles away
Augusta/Gardiner KOA, Richmond, 6 miles away
The Birches Campground, Litchfield, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Oxford County , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cobbosseecontee Stream:
Kennebec Heights Country Club, Farmingdale , 2 miles away

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