Maine whitewater - Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County

Penobscot county, Saponac to Upper Lord Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     0.8 miles
  The natural beauty of Penobscot County and the water flowing gracefully down Passadumkeag River beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are
    great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch of Passadumkeag River is 0.8 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according
to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
A short trip to Grand Falls is always worthwhile. During the summertime months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Passadumkeag River while nighttime lows are usually in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Passadumkeag River temperatures plunge to the 0's.
The high level of rainfall
 
makes Passadumkeag River a quite wet place; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Passadumkeag River, Saponac to Upper Lord Brook road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 0.8 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1735
Longitude: -68.28811

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.16419
Longitude: -68.29371

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Current weather conditions at Passadumkeag River, Maine
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Local climate location: WEST ENDFIELD 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth
17 miles away

Milford Motel On The River, Milford
27 miles away

University Inn Academic Suites, Orono
30 miles away
We are conveniently located in Orono Village just a short walking distance from the University of Maine. Overlooking the Stillwater River, the University Inn is one of Maine*s best kept secrets. Wit...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Passadumkeag River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Passadumkeag River.
 Whitewater Near Passadumkeag River:
Nicatous Stream, Hancock County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green)
Union River - West Branch, Hancock County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge)
Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag)
Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Mattawamkeag to Winn)
Union River - East Branch, Hancock County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch)
Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River)
Narraguagus River, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois)
Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman)
Tannery Brook River, Hancock County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake)
Mopang Stream, Washington County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9)
 Ski Areas Near Passadumkeag River:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 47 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 74 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 74 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 77 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 94 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 132 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 140 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 146 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 155 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 163 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Passadumkeag River:
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 17 miles away
Lincoln House Motel, Lincoln , 18 miles away
Briarwood Motor Inn, Lincoln , 21 miles away
Milford Motel On The River, Milford , 26 miles away
Milford Motel On The River, Milford , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Passadumkeag River:
Cold Spring Campground, Hancock County, 4 miles away
Maple Grove Campground, Penobscot County, 6 miles away
Lakeside Camping, Lincoln, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Passadumkeag River:
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 10 miles away
Old Gold Mine Trail, Penobscot County , 20 miles away
Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Passadumkeag River:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 38 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 38 miles away
 Lakes Near Passadumkeag River

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