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.
 

Musquacook Stream, 5th Lake to 2nd Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.52999
Longitude: -69.13584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.62009
Longitude: -69.1673

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Current weather conditions at Musquacook Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 49 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha
36 miles away

SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge
36 miles away




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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Musquacook Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Musquacook Stream.
 Whitewater Near Musquacook Stream:
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River)
Allagash River, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 92 miles long (Chamberlain Lake to Allagash)
Smith Brook, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Haymock Lake to Eagle lake)
St. John River, Aroostook County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 100 miles long (American Realty Road to Fort Kent)
Big Brook River, Aroostook County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River)
Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp)
Webster Brook, Piscataquis County , 21 miles away, Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon)
Ellis Brook, Piscataquis County , 22 miles away, Class II - 1.8 miles long (Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake)
Allagash Stream, Piscataquis County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Allagash Lake to Chamberlain Lake)
Chemquasabamticook Stream, Aroostock County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Ross Lake to Long Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Musquacook Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 42 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 86 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 91 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 92 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 108 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 112 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 115 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 123 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 139 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 140 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Musquacook Stream:
Cross Rock Inn, Saint Francis , 25 miles away
Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha , 36 miles away
SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge , 36 miles away
Eagle Lake Inn, Eagle Lake , 44 miles away
Overlook Motel, Eagle Lake , 44 miles away
 Trails Near Musquacook Stream:
Chase Carry, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away
Telephone Trail, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Musquacook Stream

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