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   This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch in Maine is 3.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking     in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. There's camping available near Penobscot River - South Branch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Penobscot River - South Branch gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while February is frequently the driest month. For the period of the warm months here at Penobscot River - South Branch, high temperatures usually get into the 70's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, mostly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's with temperatures at Penobscot River - South Branch dipping down into the-10's throughout 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. 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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, 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: Moosehead Motel, Rockwood , 9 miles away John's Four Season, Jackman , 22 miles away Northland Hotel, Jackman , 22 miles away Boss Motel, Jackman , 23 miles away Jackman Hotel, Jackman , 23 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