Maine whitewater - Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Blanchard to Upper Abbot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Piscataquis River attract people from near and far. This section of Piscataquis River is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The Blanchard to Upper Abbot stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. For all you camping people     there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Piscataquis River; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February is when it's the driest. At Piscataquis River through the warm months highs are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Piscataquis River descend into the-10's. You ought to have a look at Whiting Cove when you're here at Piscataquis River.   Piscataquis River, Blanchard to Upper Abbot road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.28499 Longitude: -69.59056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.19722 Longitude: -69.45445 Paddler input for Piscataquis River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piscataquis River, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 17 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... Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield 24 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn is located just minute from I-95. Easy access from I-95. Our new owner welcomes you at our newly renovated Pittsfield Motor Inn. We hope your stay is enjoyable, restful and enjoya... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 26 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Piscataquis River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Piscataquis River, 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Piscataquis River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piscataquis River.   Whitewater Near Piscataquis River: Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Sebasticook River, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony) Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove) Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)   Ski Areas Near Piscataquis River: Eaton Mountain, Maine , 24 miles away, 620 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 27 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 47 miles away, 350 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 55 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 57 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 71 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 75 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 82 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 92 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piscataquis River: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 17 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 24 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 26 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 33 miles away Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piscataquis River: Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 1 miles away Wildwood Shores Campground, Monson, 8 miles away Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 14 miles away   Trails Near Piscataquis River: Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Piscataquis River