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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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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful Maine scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Smyrna Mills to Haynesville section of Mattawamkeag River - East Branch is 27 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general |
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area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Smyrna Mills to Haynesville section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the
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Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Mattawamkeag River - East Branch. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. During the wintertime highs are generally in the 20's, and night lows at Mattawamkeag River - East Branch during the winter generally dip into the-10's.
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- East Branch is about average; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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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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| These outdoors activities are available near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch. |
| | 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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| | Ski Areas Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
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Bigrock, Maine
, 31 miles away, 980 vertical feet |
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New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 81 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Big Squaw, Maine
, 87 miles away, 1750 vertical feet |
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Camden, Maine
, 112 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 121 miles away, 620 vertical feet |
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Titcomb, Maine
, 158 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 160 miles away, 2820 vertical feet |
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Lost Valley, Maine
, 176 miles away, 240 vertical feet |
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Saddleback, Maine
, 176 miles away, 1830 vertical feet |
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Black Mountain, Maine
, 187 miles away, 1120 vertical feet |
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