Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County Penobscot county, Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     38 miles   The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Penobscot River - East Branch in Penobscot County is 38 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This river system is full of great paddling stretches,     the Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls stretch is just one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. 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, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Bowlin Falls will fill your spirit with glorious feelings, and you can go for a hike on the Spring Brook Trail. At this river you will always have a good time. Through the long summer days highs here at Penobscot River - East Branch get into the 70's. For the duration   of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Highs all through the winter are regularly in the 20's, and night lows at Penobscot River - East Branch through the winter regularly descend into the 0's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Spencer Rips, and don't leave Penobscot River - East Branch without first going for a hike along the Jerry Pond Tote Road. The annual rain here at Penobscot River - East Branch is about average; November is the month that gets the most rain; February is when it's the driest. 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 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.13722 Longitude: -68.79751 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.89472 Longitude: -68.61834 Paddler input for Penobscot River - East Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - East Branch, Maine Local climate location: MILLINOCKET 36 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 17 miles away The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat... Best Value Heritage Motor Inn-Millinocket, Millinocket 17 miles away   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. 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Penobscot River) Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot) Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River) Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp) Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook) Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - East Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 45 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 65 miles away, 980 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 87 miles away, 620 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 120 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 120 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 136 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 141 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 149 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - East Branch: Mt Chase Lodge & Country Inn, Patten , 11 miles away Pray's Cottages, Millinocket , 17 miles away Keepridge Inn, Millinocket , 17 miles away Adobe Motel, Millinocket , 17 miles away Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - East Branch: Matagamon Wilderness Campground, Penobscot County, 8 miles away Shin Pond Village Campground, Patten, 11 miles away Roaring Brook Campground, Piscataquis County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - East Branch: Spring Brook Trail, Penobscot County , 2 miles away Jerry Pond Tote Road, Penobscot County , 5 miles away Telos Tote Road, Penobscot County , 6 miles away Sand Bank Trail, Penobscot County , 6 miles away Sandbank Trail, Penobscot County , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - East Branch