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 scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm stretch is just one of them. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. A bit of exercise and just hanging out     with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Penobscot River - South Branch; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Throughout the summer months at Penobscot River - South Branch temperatures are generally in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Penobscot River - South Branch dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.   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. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a... Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 46 miles away Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Augusta-Waterville, Maine 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.       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, 2000 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 525 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 61 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Le Massif, Quebec , 80 miles away, 2526 vertical feet Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec , 86 miles away, 2050 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 86 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 36 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 40 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 46 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