Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County

Somerset county, Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     2.5 miles
  The Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section of Penobscot River - West Branch is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and
    just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section is just one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm days of summer highs here at Penobscot River - West Branch get into the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows through the wintertime for Penobscot River - West Branch tend to be in the-10's. Penobscot River - West Branch
 
gets a typical amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
While you're here at Penobscot River - West Branch you should stop by Mud Cove.

Penobscot River - West Branch, Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.90972
Longitude: -69.73723

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.91583
Longitude: -69.69028

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Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine
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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 29 miles away


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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 - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Penobscot River - West Branch:
Moose River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake)
Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)
Baker Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake)
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm)
Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam)
Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - West Branch:
Big Squaw, Maine , 28 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 58 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 68 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 73 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 77 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 89 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 94 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 101 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Penobscot River - West Branch:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 21 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 43 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - West Branch:
Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 7 miles away
Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Penobscot River - West Branch

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