Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Bridge to Canada Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 17.5 miles
The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch in Somerset County is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. 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. If you're a camper
you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Getting your paddling muscles
activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too.
Briefly about the general area: Penobscot River - South Branch gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. All through the months of summer at Penobscot River - South Branch highs are mostly in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Penobscot River - South Branch.
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