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 scenic beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Bridge to Canada Falls Dam stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take
    your time, so pack your camp stove. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bridge to Canada Falls Dam stretch is just one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting
your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Penobscot River - South Branch arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 20's while Penobscot River - South Branch nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the-10's.
The amount
 
of rain that falls at Penobscot River - South Branch is close to the national average; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Penobscot River - South Branch, Bridge to Canada Falls Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 17.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.86166
Longitude: -70.00667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.88999
Longitude: -69.96361

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Local climate location: JACKMAN 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 0 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm)
Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm)
Baker Branch, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake)
Moose River, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 23 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
 Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 45 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 46 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 58 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 86 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 90 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 36 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Old Mill Camping Area, Rockwood, 8 miles away
Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 12 miles away
Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Alder Brook Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
Bald Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
MT Kineo Golf Course, Rockwood , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Penobscot River - South Branch

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