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 Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green section of Nicatous Stream in Maine is 7.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. 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 wonderful Hancock County scenery and the
    sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Nicatous Stream. The campgrounds here at Nicatous Stream are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way
around here you'll find a large number of good spots. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Have a nice hiking adventure along the Eagle Lake Trail. Nicatous Stream is a rather wet place frequently with much rainfall; through November this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
The warmest time of the year at Nicatous Stream comes with high temperatures in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's with temperatures at Nicatous Stream dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Nicatous Stream, Maine
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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 Oro...

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....



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 350 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, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 137 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 144 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 151 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 159 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 167 miles away, 1120 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, Me, 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

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