Maine whitewater - Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County

Piscataquis county, Little Niagara to Penobscot River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     3 miles
  The natural beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Nesowadnehunk Stream have people coming here. The Little Niagara to Penobscot River section of Nesowadnehunk Stream in Piscataquis County is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. There's camping available near Nesowadnehunk Stream. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Little Niagara to Penobscot River section is one of them. This is a pretty
    short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often
easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Nesowadnehunk Falls is an inspiring place to have a look at during your stay, and splendid hiking is available along the Abol Trail. At Nesowadnehunk Stream during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. Highs through the winter
 
are generally in the 20's, and night lows at Nesowadnehunk Stream throughout the wintertime mostly dip into the-10's.
Lots of fun awaits you along this river. A journey to Nesowadnehunk Stream wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Indian Pitch; you can go for a hike on the Blue Trail. Nesowadnehunk Stream gets a common amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is July; the driest month of the year is February.

Nesowadnehunk Stream, Little Niagara to Penobscot River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 155 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.8736
Longitude: -69.03881

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.84529
Longitude: -69.01381

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Current weather conditions at Nesowadnehunk Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket
25 miles away
The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat...

Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket
26 miles away
Conveniently located in the heart of Millinocket, the Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn has gained a reputation as one of the finest Inns in Northern Maine. We are a nationally affiliated hotel i...

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
36 miles away
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nesowadnehunk Stream.
 Whitewater Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Penobscot River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag)
Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook)
Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake)
Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake)
Webster Brook, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon)
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake)
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond)
 Ski Areas Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 22 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 67 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 88 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 97 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 98 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 25 miles away
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 26 miles away
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Chimney Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away
Frost Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 11 miles away
South Branch Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Blue Trail, Piscataquis County , 4 miles away
Abol Trail, Piscataquis County , 5 miles away
Abot Trail, Piscataquis County , 5 miles away
Abol Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Northwest Basin Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Nesowadnehunk Stream

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