Maine whitewater - Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook County
Aroostook
county,
Route 11 to Haynesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 39 miles
This section of Mattawamkeag River - West Branch in Aroostook County is 39 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. 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 not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This
is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The natural beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything.
A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. Great 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 warm days of summer, highs usually are in the 70's at Mattawamkeag River - West Branch with night lows in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 20's while Mattawamkeag River - West Branch nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. Mattawamkeag River - West
Branch gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Not far from Mattawamkeag River - West Branch you come across Pratt Cove; Loon Ledge is a delightful place to have a look at.
24 miles away
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24 miles away
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39 miles away
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