Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Quackish Dam to Shad Pond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 6.5 miles
The put-in is not too far from Bangor, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Penobscot County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Quackish Dam to Shad Pond section of Penobscot River - West Branch in Penobscot County is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Lodging is available near
the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Quackish Dam to Shad Pond section is one of many paddling sections
in this river system. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: From a rain point of view Penobscot River - West Branch is a relatively typical place; during the month of November you get the most rain around here while February is usually the driest month. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Grand Falls, and the Gray Ledge Dam Trail is a magnificent hiking trail close
by. Summertime highs at Penobscot River - West Branch commonly tend to be in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows throughout the winter for Penobscot River - West Branch tend to be in the 0's.
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