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 Paddler input for Moose River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Moose River, Maine 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Moose River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Moose River, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Augusta-Waterville, Maine 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.       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