Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     11.5 miles   This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch in Somerset County is 11.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a     very popular destination. The US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Penobscot River - South Branch are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: The Bald Mountain Trail is a great hiking trail close to Penobscot River - South Branch, and there is a good hiking trail close by called the Alder Brook Trail. For the duration of   the warmest time of the year at Penobscot River - South Branch temperatures are typically in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Penobscot River - South Branch. The annual rain here at Penobscot River - South Branch is about average; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture. Penobscot River - South Branch, US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 11.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.78499 Longitude: -70.35251 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.84777 Longitude: -70.09667 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 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 43 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 , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 22 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream) Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 25 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Dead River, Somerset County , 25 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County , 27 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 37 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 47 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 56 miles away, 350 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 62 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 65 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 66 miles away, 620 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 77 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 78 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 81 miles away, 240 vertical feet Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 89 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Jackman Landing Campground, Jackman, 7 miles away Moose River Campground, Jackman, 7 miles away Old Mill Camping Area, Rockwood, 9 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Bald Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 3 miles away Alder Brook Trail, Somerset County , 5 miles away Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - South Branch