Maine whitewater - Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     26 miles
  This section of Macwahoc Stream in Maine is 26 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Aroostook County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along Macwahoc Stream than the Macwahoc
    Lake to Macwahoc section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are
sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer at Macwahoc Stream temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are typically in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Macwahoc Stream descend into the 0's.
A typical amount of rain falls here at Macwahoc Stream; the wettest month of the year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February.
 

Macwahoc Stream, Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 26 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.8692
Longitude: -68.3079

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6244
Longitude: -68.2588

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Current weather conditions at Macwahoc Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: MILLINOCKET 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Katahdin Inn, Millinocket
29 miles away
The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat...

Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
36 miles away
Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...

Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
36 miles away
The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Macwahoc Stream.
 Whitewater Near Macwahoc Stream:
Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman)
Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River)
Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag)
Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Mattawamkeag to Winn)
Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Route 11 to Haynesville)
Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Smyrna Mills to Haynesville)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway)
Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River)
Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River)
Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 27 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot)
 Ski Areas Near Macwahoc Stream:
Bigrock, Maine , 49 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 63 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 72 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 94 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 104 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 141 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 144 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 158 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 160 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 171 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Macwahoc Stream:
Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 29 miles away
Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 36 miles away
Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 36 miles away
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 49 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Macwahoc Stream:
Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park, Mattawamkeag, 12 miles away
Birch Point Lodge Campgrounds, Island Falls, 12 miles away
Bowlin Camps Outfitters, Patten, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Macwahoc Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 66 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 66 miles away

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