Maine whitewater - Ducktrap River, Waldo County

Waldo county, Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     3.5 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Rockland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor section of Ducktrap River in Maine is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations
    in advance you're all set. The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Ducktrap River make the trip here worthwhile. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch is short so you'd better be
prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are no other stretches to paddle along Ducktrap River than the Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor stretch. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Ducktrap River a wet spot; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. All through the days of summer here at Ducktrap River, high temperatures
 
typically get into the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and overnight lows at Ducktrap River throughout the winter commonly descend into the 10's.
Taking a little tour to close by Frohock Point is a tremendous idea, and time spent at Pebble Beach is always nice. This river has it all. There is a wonderful hiking trail near Ducktrap River called the Mount Megunticook Trail. The Spring Brook Trail is a great hiking trail next to Ducktrap River, and a day at lovely Cals Beach near Ducktrap River is a delightful thing to do.

Ducktrap River, Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 3.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.31819
Longitude: -69.03621

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.29769
Longitude: -69.0051

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Current weather conditions at Ducktrap River, Maine
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Local climate location: BELFAST 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Whitehall Inn, Camden
5 miles away
Historic full service Inn that is just a 10 minute stroll to town. 40 rooms of luxury accommodations at affordable prices. An annex- a shingle style cottage from the turn of the century- offers 5 room...

Londonderry Inn, Belfast
6 miles away
Welcome to the Londonderry Inn bed and breakfast in Belfast, which is a delightful community in Mid-Coast Maine on beautiful Penobscot Bay. Londonderry Inn, built in 1803, is a fully restored Maine fa...

Lord Camden Inn, Camden
6 miles away
Lord Camden Inn is Camden's premier luxury boutique hotel, boasting unsurpassed service, comfort and elegance in a premier village location with magnificent ocean views. Recently renovated, new amenit...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Rockland, Maine
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ducktrap River.
 Whitewater Near Ducktrap River:
Goose River, Waldo County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast)
Oyster River, Knox County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren)
Goose Falls, Hancock County , 15 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
St. George River, Waldo County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren)
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Narramissic River, Hancock County , 25 miles away, Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake)
Martin Stream, Penobscot County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Dixmont to Newport)
 Ski Areas Near Ducktrap River:
Camden, Maine , 9 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 26 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 47 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 74 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 81 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 88 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 96 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 109 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 111 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Ducktrap River:
Pebble Beach, Waldo County , 4 miles away
Cals Beach, Waldo County , 4 miles away
 Hotels Near Ducktrap River:
Whitehall Inn, Camden , 5 miles away
Londonderry Inn, Belfast , 6 miles away
Lord Camden Inn, Camden , 6 miles away
The White House B & B, Belfast , 6 miles away
Camden Riverhouse Inn, Camden , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ducktrap River:
Northport Travel Park, Belfast, 2 miles away
Massachusetts Homestead Camp, Lincolnville, 3 miles away
Northport Travel Park, Lincolnville, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Ducktrap River:
Spring Brook Trail, Knox County , 3 miles away
Mount Megunticook Trail, Knox County , 5 miles away
Mount Battie Trail, Knox County , 5 miles away
Ragged Mountain Trail, Knox County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Ducktrap River:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 56 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 56 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ducktrap River:
Northport Golf Club, Lincolnville , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Ducktrap River

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