Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - West Branch, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     17 miles   The beautiful scenery of Piscataquis County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag section of Penobscot River - West Branch in Piscataquis County is 17 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons     to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. There's camping available near Penobscot River - West Branch. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Penobscot River - West Branch; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is February. There are tremendous sites to look at along the Blue Trail. Summertime highs at Penobscot River - West Branch mostly tend   to be in the 70's; the night is a tad chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Penobscot River - West Branch temperatures drop to the-10's. Penobscot River - West Branch, Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 17 miles Average Gradient: 22 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.88055 Longitude: -69.1775 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.79694 Longitude: -68.94667 Paddler input for Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 27 miles away The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat... Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 33 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Penobscot River - West 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 Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Penobscot River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Little Niagara to Penobscot River) Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake) Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake) Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake) Webster Brook, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction) Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 24 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 19 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 350 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 620 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 78 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 91 miles away, 980 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 94 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 96 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 110 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 118 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 123 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 27 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Frost Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 9 miles away Chimney Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 11 miles away South Branch Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Blue Trail, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away Abol Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Abot Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away Abol Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away Telephone Trail, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - West Branch