Maine whitewater - Nicatous Stream, Hancock County Hancock county, Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     7.8 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The natural beauty of Hancock County and the water flowing gracefully down Nicatous Stream beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There aren’t any hotels right     nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green stretch is the only paddling stretch along Nicatous Stream. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Nicatous Stream. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Nicatous Stream temperatures fall to the 0's. Nicatous Stream gets a great deal of water; most of the rain falls during November, and February is when it's the driest. Nicatous Stream is right by the Eagle Lake Trail.   Nicatous Stream, Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 7.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.14472 Longitude: -68.19722 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.20472 Longitude: -68.25889 Paddler input for Nicatous Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nicatous Stream, Maine Local climate location: WEST ENDFIELD 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth 32 miles away White Birches Country Club is located on the Ellsworth, Hancock town line. The gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park. White Birches provides travelers affordable, comfortable accommodatio... University Inn Academic Suites, Orono 34 miles away Overlooking the Stillwater River in the charming college town of Orono, University Inn Academic Suites is committed to Downeast hospitality. We are within walking distance to some of downtown Orono's... Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth 34 miles away Close to the Acadia National Park entrance. L.L. Bean and factory outlets next door. Walk to restaurants and Maine Coast Mall. Don't forget to check out our special LDEAL rates....   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Nicatous Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nicatous Stream, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Nicatous Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nicatous Stream.   Whitewater Near Nicatous Stream: Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Saponac to Upper Lord Brook) Union River - West Branch, Hancock County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge) Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag) Narraguagus River, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois) Union River - East Branch, Hancock County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch) Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Mattawamkeag to Winn) Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River) Mopang Stream, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River)   Ski Areas Near Nicatous Stream: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 360 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 72 miles away, 980 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 78 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 81 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 98 miles away, 525 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nicatous Stream: White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 32 miles away University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 34 miles away Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 34 miles away Holiday Inn ELLSWORTH(ACADIA NATL PK AREA), Ellsworth , 34 miles away The Colonial Inn, Ellsworth , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nicatous Stream: Cold Spring Campground, Hancock County, 3 miles away Maple Grove Campground, Penobscot County, 3 miles away Sleeping Bear Camping, Lee, 10 miles away   Trails Near Nicatous Stream: Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 8 miles away Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Nicatous Stream: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 38 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 38 miles away