Maine whitewater - Moose River, Somerset County

Somerset county, Long Pond to Brassua Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch of Moose River in Maine is 5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t
    have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling stretch along Moose River. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around
here you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There's camping available near Moose River.

Briefly about the general area:
Moose River is a good place of normal rain; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February.
Through the warm days of summer at Moose River temperatures are mostly in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Moose River temperatures sink to the-10's.
 

Moose River, Long Pond to Brassua Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.68289
Longitude: -69.76561

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.66009
Longitude: -69.8125

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Current weather conditions at Moose River, Maine
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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
20 miles away
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
30 miles away
FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...

Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield
43 miles away
Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Moose River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Moose River.
 Whitewater Near Moose River:
Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
 Ski Areas Near Moose River:
Big Squaw, Maine , 32 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 45 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 47 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 56 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 62 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 73 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 78 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 82 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 84 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Moose River:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 20 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 30 miles away
Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 43 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Moose River:
Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 11 miles away
Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 13 miles away
Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Moose River:
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away

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