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 rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Aroostook County and the water flowing gracefully down Falls Brook 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 do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Falls Pond to St. Francis River stretch of Falls Brook in Aroostook County is 9.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class
II-IV section of whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Falls Brook than the Falls Pond to St. Francis River stretch.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Falls Brook mostly tend to be in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 10's while Falls Brook overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the-10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Falls Brook is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during August, and the driest month of the year is February.
Local climate location: FORT KENT 46 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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