Maine whitewater - Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
5th Lake to 2nd Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 7 miles
The natural beauty of Piscataquis County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of
paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The 5th Lake to 2nd Lake stretch of Musquacook Stream in Maine is 7 miles long
and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Musquacook Stream arrives with high temperatures in the 70's while nighttime lows are generally in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Musquacook Stream temperatures drop to the-10's. From a rainfall point of view Musquacook Stream is a relatively normal place; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
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