Maine whitewater - Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County
Aroostook / Penobscot
county,
Haynesville to Kingman section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 34.2 miles
Lodging in this area can be done at www.eastbranchlodge.com along the river in Haynesville. camp rentals & snowmobile rentals & guided hunting Says Paul Dorward
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Haynesville to Kingman stretch is just one of them. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear
along. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of Aroostook / Penobscot County and the water flowing gracefully down Mattawamkeag River have people coming here. The Haynesville to Kingman section of Mattawamkeag River
in Maine is 34.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Mattawamkeag River.
Briefly about the general area: During the summertime highs here at Mattawamkeag River reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Mattawamkeag River. The
annual rainfall here at Mattawamkeag River is about average; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.
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