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 Saponac to Upper Lord Brook section of Passadumkeag River in Penobscot County is 0.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The put-in is not too far 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, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Saponac to Upper Lord Brook stretch is the only paddling stretch along Passadumkeag
    River. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding.
This is a very short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
A good deal of rain falls at Passadumkeag River; most of the rain falls all through November, and February meanwhile is the driest month. During the summertime months at Passadumkeag River temperatures are mostly in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are commonly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Passadumkeag River.
A trip to Grand Falls will fill your soul with nice feelings.
 

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.

University Inn Academic Suites, Orono
30 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...

Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono
30 miles away
Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or...

White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth
31 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...



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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, 360 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, 525 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Passadumkeag River:
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 30 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 30 miles away
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 31 miles away
Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 32 miles away
Holiday Inn ELLSWORTH(ACADIA NATL PK AREA), Ellsworth , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Passadumkeag River:
Cold Spring Campground, Hancock County, 4 miles away
Maple Grove Campground, Penobscot County, 6 miles away
Sleeping Bear Camping, Lee, 9 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

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