Maine whitewater - Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County

Somerset county, Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     3 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. 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. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This section of Kennebec River - East Outlet in Somerset County
    is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that
many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months highs here at Kennebec River - East Outlet reach the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Kennebec River - East Outlet.
From a rain point of view Kennebec River - East Outlet is a relatively common location; most of the rain falls during July while February is mostly the driest month.
 

Kennebec River - East Outlet, Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.58359
Longitude: -69.7725

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.55479
Longitude: -69.75901

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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 20 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
26 miles away
FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...

Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield
40 miles away
Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kennebec River - East Outlet.
 Whitewater Near Kennebec River - East Outlet:
Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)
Moose River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
 Ski Areas Near Kennebec River - East Outlet:
Big Squaw, Maine , 31 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 40 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 45 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 61 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 69 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 78 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kennebec River - East Outlet:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 18 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 26 miles away
Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 40 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 46 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kennebec River - East Outlet:
Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away
Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 15 miles away
Casey's Spencer Bay Campground, Greenville, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Kennebec River - East Outlet:
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away

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