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.
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