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
  The US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake section of Penobscot River - South Branch in Maine is 11.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Penobscot River - South Branch will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Penobscot River - South Branch are pretty good. No
    matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a
short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake stretch is just one of many.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Penobscot River - South Branch you can take a hike along the Bald Mountain Trail, and on a good day you can take a hike along the Alder Brook Trail. The amount of precipitation that falls at Penobscot River - South Branch is close to the national average; the
 
month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Summer brings highs in the 70's to Penobscot River - South Branch. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are typically in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Penobscot River - South Branch temperatures descend to the-10's.

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

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Local climate location: JACKMAN 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield
42 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...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
43 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...




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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 , 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, 2000 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, 525 vertical feet
Le Massif, Quebec , 75 miles away, 2526 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 77 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec , 77 miles away, 2050 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 78 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch:
Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 42 miles away
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

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