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Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-V 38 miles
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The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Penobscot River - East Branch make the trip here worthwhile. 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 a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This section of Penobscot River - East Branch is 38 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions |
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for lots of people. 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. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your
| camping gear. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls section is just one of them. The campgrounds here at Penobscot River - East Branch are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area:
Spencer Rips is an inspiring location to visit during your stay; since you're here you can take a hike along the Spring Brook Trail. This river has so much to offer.
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at Penobscot River - East Branch during the summertime months are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Penobscot River - East Branch. Don't leave Penobscot
River - East Branch without first paying a visit to Bowlin Falls; on a great day you can take a hike along the Jerry Pond Tote Road. Penobscot River - East Branch gets a typical amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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Penobscot River - East Branch, Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-V
Length:
38
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.13722
Longitude: -68.79751
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.89472
Longitude: -68.61834
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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 Penobscot River - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - East Branch. |
| | Whitewater Near Penobscot River - East Branch:
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Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River) |
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Seboeis River, Penobscot
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot) |
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Shin Brook River, Penobscot
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River) |
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Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake) |
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Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway) |
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Millinocket Stream, Penobscot
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) |
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Millinocket Stream, Penobscot
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp) |
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Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot
County
, 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) |
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Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis
County
, 21 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook) |
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Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - East Branch:
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Big Squaw, Maine
, 45 miles away, 1750 vertical feet |
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New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Bigrock, Maine
, 65 miles away, 980 vertical feet |
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Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 87 miles away, 620 vertical feet |
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Camden, Maine
, 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 120 miles away, 2820 vertical feet |
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Titcomb, Maine
, 120 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Saddleback, Maine
, 136 miles away, 1830 vertical feet |
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Lost Valley, Maine
, 141 miles away, 240 vertical feet |
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Black Mountain, Maine
, 149 miles away, 1120 vertical feet |
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| | Trails Near Penobscot River - East Branch:
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Spring Brook Trail, Penobscot County
, 2 miles away |
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Jerry Pond Tote Road, Penobscot County
, 5 miles away |
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Telos Tote Road, Penobscot County
, 6 miles away |
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Sand Bank Trail, Penobscot County
, 6 miles away |
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Sandbank Trail, Penobscot County
, 8 miles away |
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17 miles away
