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
  This stretch of Kennebec River - East Outlet in Somerset County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
    Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Moosehead
Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond section is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Kennebec River - East Outlet are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Kennebec River - East Outlet typically tend to be in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Kennebec River - East Outlet dipping
 
down into the-10's all through winter nights.
Kennebec River - East Outlet is a good place of common rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.

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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Current weather conditions at Kennebec River - East Outlet, Maine
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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
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
42 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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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, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 45 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 61 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 69 miles away, 350 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
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 42 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
Moosehead Family Campground, Greenville, 14 miles away
Northern Pride Lodge and 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
 Lakes Near Kennebec River - East Outlet

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