Maine whitewater - Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 5.3 miles
The Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake stretch of Nahmakanta Stream in Piscataquis County is 5.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The beautiful scenery of Piscataquis County and the water flowing gracefully down Nahmakanta Stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.
This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake stretch is the only paddling stretch along Nahmakanta Stream. You might have to settle for a hotel
a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area: All through the summer months at Nahmakanta Stream highs are frequently in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. All through the winter highs are usually in the 20's, and overnight lows all through the winter for Nahmakanta Stream tend to be in the-10's. Hiking along the Blue Trail
is tremendous fun. The yearly rain here at Nahmakanta Stream is about average; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
26 miles away
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