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 average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Little Niagara to Penobscot River section of Nesowadnehunk Stream in Piscataquis County is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled
    as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The
scenic beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Nesowadnehunk Falls is a delightful local attraction; the Abol Trail is a brilliant hiking trail close by. Lots of fun awaits you along this river.
Put some time aside to spend at Indian Pitch while you're here at Nesowadnehunk Stream; if the weather is great, you can go for
 
a hike along the Blue Trail. A common amount of rain falls here at Nesowadnehunk Stream; July is when you get the most rain here; February on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Nesowadnehunk Stream all through the days of summer are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 20's while Nesowadnehunk Stream night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the-10's.

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.

Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha
19 miles away

SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge
19 miles away

Katahdin Inn, Millinocket
25 miles away
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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, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 67 miles away, 620 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
Saddleback, Maine , 113 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 120 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 126 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nesowadnehunk Stream:
Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha , 19 miles away
SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge , 19 miles away
Pray's Cottages, Millinocket , 23 miles away
Keepridge Inn, Millinocket , 24 miles away
Adobe Motel, Millinocket , 24 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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