Maine whitewater - Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
2nd Lake to Allagash River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 18 miles
This section of Musquacook Stream in Piscataquis County is 18 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether
you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Musquacook Stream. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away
from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Lower Horse Race Rapids if you're here at Musquacook Stream, and Horse Race Rapids is always fun to check out. The warmest time of the year at Musquacook Stream arrives with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, generally in the 50's. During the winter the highs are typically in the 20's
while the cold winter nights at Musquacook Stream are in the-10's. From a precipitation point of view Musquacook Stream is a relatively common place; July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
Current weather conditions at Musquacook Stream, Maine
Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 57 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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