Maine whitewater - Mopang Stream, Washington County

Washington county, Mopang Lake to Maine 9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.3 miles
  The Mopang Lake to Maine 9 stretch of Mopang Stream is 8.3 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The beautiful scenery of Washington County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance
    you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Mopang Stream are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers
for that around here. The Mopang Lake to Maine 9 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Mopang Stream. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Mopang Stream temperatures fall to the 0's. Mopang Stream is a wet location that gets a great deal of rain; November
 
is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February.
While you're here at Mopang Stream you must stop at Parker Cove.

Mopang Stream, Mopang Lake to Maine 9 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.91611
Longitude: -67.99

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8708
Longitude: -67.9414

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Current weather conditions at Mopang Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: WEST ENDFIELD 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor
30 miles away
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30 miles away
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Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor
30 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mopang Stream.
 Whitewater Near Mopang Stream:
Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River)
Mopang Stream, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 23.8 miles long (Maine 9 to Machias Eddy)
Narraguagus River, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois)
Machias River, Washington County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9)
Narraguagus River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Denbow Peat Mine to Sprague Falls 1)
Narraguagus River, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-V - 17.3 miles long (Deblois to Cherryfield)
Pleasant River, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 33.5 miles long (Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls)
Old Stream, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Second Lake to Machias River)
Grand Lake Stream, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (West Grand Lake to Big Lake)
Union River - East Branch, Hancock County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch)
 Ski Areas Near Mopang Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 66 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 81 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 103 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 114 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 153 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 162 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 164 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 177 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 184 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mopang Stream:
Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away
The Harborside Hotel and Marina, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away
Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away
Bar Harbor Manor, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away
Quality Inn Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mopang Stream:
Mainayr Campground, Steuben, 19 miles away
Keenes Lake Camping Grounds, Calais, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Mopang Stream:
Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 10 miles away
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Mopang Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 30 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Mopang Stream

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