Maine whitewater - Narramissic River, Hancock County

Hancock county, Denham to Alamoosook Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     16.3 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Bangor, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Narramissic River in Maine is 16.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The wonderful Maine scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around
    here you'll find a large number of good places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Denham to Alamoosook Lake section is the only paddling section along Narramissic River.
Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Narramissic River why not take a look at The Sand Bar. An average amount of rain falls at Narramissic River; the wettest month of the year is typically November, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest
 
time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Narramissic River. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Narramissic River dip into the 0's.

Narramissic River, Denham to Alamoosook Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 16.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.56722
Longitude: -68.66445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.56333
Longitude: -68.74473

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Current weather conditions at Narramissic River, Maine
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Local climate location: BANGOR FAA AP 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Fort Knox Inn, Bucksport
6 miles away
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12 miles away
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13 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Narramissic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Narramissic River.
 Whitewater Near Narramissic River:
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)
Goose Falls, Hancock County , 13 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same)
Blue Hill Falls, Hancock County , 14 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Route 175 - Tidal Reversing Falls)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)
Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam)
Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls)
Union River, Hancock County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth)
 Ski Areas Near Narramissic River:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 19 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 34 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 72 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 101 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 111 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 114 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 114 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 127 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 132 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Narramissic River:
Best Western Fort Knox Inn, Bucksport , 6 miles away
Hollywood Slots Hotel And Raceway, Bangor , 12 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - BANGOR, Bangor , 13 miles away
Courtyard Bangor, Bangor , 13 miles away
Econo Lodge Bangor, Bangor , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Narramissic River:
Balsam Cove Campground, East Orland, 2 miles away
Whispering Pines Campground, East Orland, 2 miles away
Shady Oaks Campground and Cabins, Orland, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Narramissic River:
Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 8 miles away
Blue Hill Trail, Hancock County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Narramissic River:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 35 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Narramissic River:
Bucksport Golf Club, Bucksport , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Narramissic River

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