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Maine whitewater - Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County
Aroostook
county,
Smyrna Mills to Haynesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 27 miles
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This section of Mattawamkeag River - East Branch in Maine is 27 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. The wonderful Maine scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and |
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just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Smyrna Mills
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Briefly about the general area:
Mattawamkeag River - East Branch gets a common amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
At Mattawamkeag River - East Branch through the warmest | |
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time of the year highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows at Mattawamkeag River - East Branch throughout the wintertime typically dip into the-10's.
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Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Smyrna Mills to Haynesville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
27
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.13916
Longitude: -68.16973
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.83305
Longitude: -67.9964
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Paddler input for Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Maine:
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Current weather conditions at Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Maine
Local climate location: SQUA PAN DAM 18 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
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18 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...
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Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
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18 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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Crown Park Inn, Caribou
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43 miles away
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Mattawamkeag River - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
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Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Route 11 to Haynesville) |
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Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River) |
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Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River) |
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Meduxnekeag River - South Branch, Aroostook
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River) |
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B Stream, Aroostock
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-II - 4.3 miles long (6th Bridge to Houlton) |
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Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc) |
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Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) |
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St. Croix Stream, Aroostook
County
, 24 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Howe Brook to Aroostook River) |
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Baskahegan Stream, Washington
County
, 28 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake) |
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Mattawamkeag, Penobscot
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag) |
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| | Hotels Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
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Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
, 18 miles away |
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Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
, 18 miles away |
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Crown Park Inn, Caribou
, 43 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket
, 44 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket
, 45 miles away |
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