Maine whitewater - Marsh Stream, Waldo County

Waldo county, Monroe Center to West Winterport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     9.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in
    this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you're coming from Rockland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough
mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Monroe Center to West Winterport stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The Monroe Center to West Winterport stretch of Marsh Stream is 9.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section.

Briefly about the general area:
Marsh Stream gets a common amount of rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.
 
High temperatures at Marsh Stream all through the summer are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with temperatures at Marsh Stream dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.

Marsh Stream, Monroe Center to West Winterport road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 9.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.5997
Longitude: -69.04001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.61959
Longitude: -68.9517

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Current weather conditions at Marsh Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: CORINNA 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Seascape Motel & Cottages, Belfast
9 miles away
The Seascape Motel and Cottages has a forty-three year history of warm hospitality and spotlessly clean rooms. Nestled on a hill overlooking Penobscot Bay, we are centrally located to mid-coast Maine....

Belfast Harbor Inn, Belfast
9 miles away
Enjoy the special charm of Midcoast Maine...and the spectacular scenery of Penobscot Bay during your stay at the Belfast Harbor Inn. Situated on six acres overlooking the ocean, the Inn offers one of ...

Comfort Inn Belfast, Belfast
9 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marsh Stream.
 Whitewater Near Marsh Stream:
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
Goose River, Waldo County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast)
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 12 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Ducktrap River, Waldo County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 3.5 miles long (Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
Goose Falls, Hancock County , 18 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same)
Martin Stream, Penobscot County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Dixmont to Newport)
 Ski Areas Near Marsh Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 11 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 22 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 60 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 81 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 92 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 93 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 107 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 112 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 119 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marsh Stream:
Seascape Motel & Cottages, Belfast , 9 miles away
Belfast Harbor Inn, Belfast , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Belfast, Belfast , 9 miles away
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village, Belfast , 9 miles away
The Jeweled Turret Inn, Belfast , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marsh Stream:
Shady Acres RV and Campgrounds, Carmel, 8 miles away
The Moorings Campground, Belfast, 9 miles away
Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort, Belfast, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Marsh Stream:
Spring Brook Trail, Knox County , 18 miles away
Mount Megunticook Trail, Knox County , 19 miles away
Mount Battie Trail, Knox County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Marsh Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 55 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 55 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Marsh Stream:
Streamside Golf Course, Winterport , 3 miles away

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