Maine whitewater - Falls Brook, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Falls Pond to St. Francis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     9.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Aroostook County and the water flowing gracefully down Falls Brook will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Falls Brook. The Falls Pond to St. Francis River section of Falls Brook in Maine is 9.5 miles long and is according to
    American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots.

Briefly
about the general area:
High temperatures at Falls Brook through the days of summer are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Falls Brook temperatures descend to the-10's.
The yearly precipitation here at Falls Brook is about average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February.
 

Falls Brook, Falls Pond to St. Francis River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 9.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.1794
Longitude: -69.0918

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.20149
Longitude: -68.94941

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Current weather conditions at Falls Brook, Maine
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Local climate location: FORT KENT 46 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Falls Brook.
 Whitewater Near Falls Brook:
St. Francis River, Aroostook County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 22 miles long (Beau Lake to Saint John River)
Big Brook River, Aroostook County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River)
St. John River, Aroostook County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 100 miles long (American Realty Road to Fort Kent)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River)
Fish River, Aroostook County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Round Pond to Ferguson Brook)
Fish River, Aroostook County , 30 miles away, Class I-V - 10.5 miles long (Soldier Pond to Saint John River)
 Ski Areas Near Falls Brook:
Big Squaw, Maine , 72 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 87 miles away, 980 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Falls Brook:
Little Black Check Point, Saint Francis, 4 miles away
Lakeview Campgrounds, Winterville, 5 miles away
Pelletier's Campground, Saint Francis, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Falls Brook:
Rocky Mountain Trail, Aroostook County , 13 miles away

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