Maine whitewater - Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 10 miles
The scenic beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Millinocket Stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond section of Millinocket Stream is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The starting point is not too far from Bangor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You can pitch
a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other stretches to paddle along Millinocket Stream than the Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond stretch.
Briefly about the general area: The annual precipitation here at Millinocket Stream is about average; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Millinocket Stream, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Millinocket Stream during the winter mostly descend into the 0's.
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