Maine whitewater - Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Kenduskeag to Route 15 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is not the only
paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This section of Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming
back for more. You might have to settle 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. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: During the warm months highs here at Kenduskeag Stream reach the 70's while night lows are usually in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Kenduskeag Stream fall into the
0's. Really perfect skiing awaits you at New Hermon Mountain. Kenduskeag Stream mostly gets a great deal of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is usually November, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture.
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