Maine whitewater - Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County

Piscataquis Penobscot county, Chase Lake to Libby Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16 miles
  The scenic beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. If you have the time
    you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. This is the only paddling section along Munsungan Stream. The Chase Lake to Libby Camp section of Munsungan Stream is 16 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly
about the general area:
Throughout the warm months here at Munsungan Stream, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while Munsungan Stream nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the-10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Munsungan Stream is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most while February is commonly the driest month.
The Mooseleuk Tote Road is a delightful hiking trail near Munsungan Stream, and there is a pleasant hiking trail close by called the Munsungan Lake Tote Road.
 

Munsungan Stream, Chase Lake to Libby Camp road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.4037
Longitude: -69.02601

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.38489
Longitude: -68.7345

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Current weather conditions at Munsungan Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 44 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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37 miles away
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38 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Munsungan Stream.
 Whitewater Near Munsungan Stream:
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp)
Webster Brook, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (5th Lake to 2nd Lake)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)
Machias River, Washington Hancock County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River)
Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River)
Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook)
Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot)
Smith Brook, Piscataquis County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Haymock Lake to Eagle lake)
Fish River, Aroostook County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 5.5 miles long (Round Pond to Ferguson Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Munsungan Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 44 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 72 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 93 miles away, 525 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Munsungan Stream:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 37 miles away
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Munsungan Stream:
Matagamon Wilderness Campground, Penobscot County, 14 miles away
South Branch Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 18 miles away
Umcolcus Sporting Camps, Oxbow, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Munsungan Stream:
Mooseleuk Tote Road, Piscataquis County , 5 miles away
Munsungan Lake Tote Road, Penobscot County , 5 miles away
Eagle Lake Tote Road, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away
Millinocket Lake Tote Road, Penobscot County , 10 miles away
Freezeout Road, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away

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