Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3.5 miles   The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch in Maine is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master     in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm days of summer at Penobscot River - South Branch highs are usually in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Penobscot River - South Branch are in the-10's.   From a rain point of view Penobscot River - South Branch is a reasonably typical site; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Penobscot River - South Branch, Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.872 Longitude: -69.9994 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.89179 Longitude: -69.96451 Paddler input for Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 27 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 36 miles away Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 40 miles away FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) 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: Big Squaw, Maine , 46 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 46 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 59 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 61 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 , 91 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, 9 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 , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Penobscot River - South Branch: MT Kineo Golf Course, Rockwood , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - South Branch