Maine whitewater - Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County

Penobscot county, French Stream to Kenduskeag section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     13.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Penobscot County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bangor, there's a road map further
    down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The French Stream to Kenduskeag section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but
if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. This stretch of Kenduskeag Stream in Maine is 13.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
At Kenduskeag Stream during the warm months highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures through the winter
 
are normally in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Kenduskeag Stream temperatures descend to the 0's.
Kenduskeag Stream gets a good deal of water; throughout the month of November you get the most rain around here while February is generally the driest month.

Kenduskeag Stream, French Stream to Kenduskeag road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 13.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9928
Longitude: -69.0728

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9193
Longitude: -68.93241

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Current weather conditions at Kenduskeag Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: DOVER-FOXCROFT 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western White House Inn, Bangor
13 miles away
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Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor
15 miles away
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Bangor, Bangor
15 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Kenduskeag Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kenduskeag Stream.
 Whitewater Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
Martin Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Dixmont to Newport)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Medford to Maxfield)
Schoodic Stream, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Schoodic Lake to Miol-Howland Road)
 Ski Areas Near Kenduskeag Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 9 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 37 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 44 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 82 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 90 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 97 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Best Western White House Inn, Bangor , 13 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor , 15 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Bangor, Bangor , 15 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - BANGOR, Bangor , 15 miles away
Ramada Bangor, Bangor , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Shady Acres RV and Campgrounds, Carmel, 9 miles away
Pumpkin Patch Recreational Vehicle Resort, Hermon, 10 miles away
Stetson Shores Campground, Stetson, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 61 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Whitetail Golf Course, Charleston , 5 miles away
Todd Valley Golf Club & Driving Range, Charleston , 6 miles away

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