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.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9193
Longitude: -68.93241

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.86149
Longitude: -68.83191

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Current weather conditions at Kenduskeag Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: DOVER-FOXCROFT 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western White House Inn, Bangor
6 miles away
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6 miles away
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7 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kenduskeag Stream.
 Whitewater Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)
Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam)
Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Medford to Maxfield)
 Ski Areas Near Kenduskeag Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 5 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 37 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 52 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 99 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 103 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 108 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 114 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 121 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Best Western White House Inn, Bangor , 6 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor , 6 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - BANGOR, Bangor , 7 miles away
Bangor - Days Inn Airport, Bangor , 7 miles away
Econo Lodge Bangor, Bangor , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Paul Bunyan Campground, Bangor, 4 miles away
Villa Vaughn Campground, Bangor, 5 miles away
Ridge Ranch Family Campground, Hampden, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 53 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 53 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Hermon Meadow Golf Club, Bangor , 3 miles away

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