Maine whitewater - Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County

Somerset Piscataquis county, Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10 miles
  This stretch of Kennebec River - West Outlet in Maine is 10 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond section is just one of them. 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. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. A good workout
    and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend
to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the Big Squaw Mountain Trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Kennebec River - West Outlet. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Kennebec River - West Outlet.
The yearly precipitation here at Kennebec River - West Outlet is about average; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February.
 

Kennebec River - West Outlet, Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6514
Longitude: -69.7438

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.55789
Longitude: -69.78431

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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
18 miles away
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
28 miles away
12 and older are charged as an adult. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved atv trails, s...

Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield
43 miles away
The Inn on Winter s Hill is a classic Georgian Revival Mansion designed by the Stanley Steam Car brothers in 1895 and fully restored in 1990. Located in the heart of the Western Maine Mountains in t...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Augusta-Waterville, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Kennebec River - West Outlet. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kennebec River - West Outlet.
 Whitewater Near Kennebec River - West Outlet:
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
Moose River, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
 Ski Areas Near Kennebec River - West Outlet:
Big Squaw, Maine , 31 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 42 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 46 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 54 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 62 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 70 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 77 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 79 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 80 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kennebec River - West Outlet:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 18 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 28 miles away
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 43 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kennebec River - West Outlet:
Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away
Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 15 miles away
Moosehead Family Campground, Greenville, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Kennebec River - West Outlet:
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Kennebec River - West Outlet

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