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Maine whitewater - Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Kenduskeag to Route 15 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6 miles
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The nature scenery of Penobscot County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You might have to settle |
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for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The starting point is not too far from Bangor, please
| print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon.
Briefly about the general area:
You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at New Hermon Mountain if you're here. The high level of rainfall makes Kenduskeag Stream a relatively wet spot; through November this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
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For the duration of the summer, highs regularly are in the 70's at Kenduskeag Stream. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Kenduskeag Stream tend to be in the 0's.
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Kenduskeag Stream, Kenduskeag to Route 15 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9193
Longitude: -68.93241
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.86149
Longitude: -68.83191
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Paddler input for Kenduskeag Stream, Maine:
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Current weather conditions at Kenduskeag Stream, Maine
Local climate location: DOVER-FOXCROFT 21 miles away
        
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Best Western White House Inn, Bangor
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6 miles away
This charming Bangor, Maine hotel is a family owned and operated hotel providing easy access to the Hannibal Hamlin House, the Korean War Memorial, the Paul Bunyan Statue and much more! Experience th...
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Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor
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6 miles away
The Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport is Bangor, Maine?s premiere, full service hotel that is conveniently connected to Bangor International Airport via an enclosed skywalk. Our hotel features d...
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Days Inn Bangor, Bangor
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7 miles away
Chairmans Award Property Bangor International Airport, 2 miles Complimentary Airport Shuttle 24 Hours a day Park and Fly Packages Available contact Hotel for Info Easy on/off access to I-95 ,I-395, Ro...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine
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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kenduskeag Stream. |
| | Whitewater Near Kenduskeag Stream:
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Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor) |
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Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot
County
, 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden) |
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Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag) |
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Marsh Stream, Waldo
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort) |
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Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point) |
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Penobscot River, Penobscot
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam) |
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Stillwater River, Penobscot
County
, 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls) |
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Marsh Stream, Waldo
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport) |
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Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream) |
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Piscataquis River, Piscataquis
County
, 19 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Medford to Maxfield) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Kenduskeag Stream:
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New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 5 miles away, 360 vertical feet |
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Camden, Maine
, 37 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 51 miles away, 525 vertical feet |
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Big Squaw, Maine
, 52 miles away, 1750 vertical feet |
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Titcomb, Maine
, 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 99 miles away, 2820 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Kenduskeag Stream:
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Best Western White House Inn, Bangor
, 6 miles away |
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Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor
, 6 miles away |
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Days Inn Bangor, Bangor
, 7 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Bangor, Bangor
, 7 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn Bangor, Bangor
, 7 miles away |
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