Maine whitewater - Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Medford to Maxfield section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.4 miles   If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The scenic beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves     reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The Medford to Maxfield stretch of Piscataquis River is 5.4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Piscataquis River is close to the national average; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Good hiking is available along the Scutaze Trail;   there's splendid hiking along the Hardy Pond Trail. Throughout the months of summer at Piscataquis River highs are generally in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's, and night lows at Piscataquis River during the winter ordinarily fall into the-10's. Piscataquis River, Medford to Maxfield road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.2896 Longitude: -68.8464 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.26722 Longitude: -68.84528 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: RIPOGENUS DAM 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono 21 miles away Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or... Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 21 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... Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor 22 miles away The Comfort Inn Bangor is conveniently located just off Interstate 95 between Bangor Mall and the Bangor Park Ade Mall. The hotel is happy to offer our guests the complimentary Comfort Sunshine breakf...   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 Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, 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: Schoodic Stream, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Schoodic Lake to Miol-Howland Road) Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag) Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)   Ski Areas Near Piscataquis River: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 24 miles away, 350 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 40 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 55 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 620 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 93 miles away, 980 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 96 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 102 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 114 miles away, 240 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 117 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 127 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piscataquis River: Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 21 miles away Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 21 miles away Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor , 22 miles away University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 23 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piscataquis River: South Branch Lake Camp, Seboeis Plt, 11 miles away King's Trailer Park, Howland, 13 miles away Jo-mary Lake Campground, Millinocket, 19 miles away   Trails Near Piscataquis River: Scutaze Trail, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away Hardy Pond Trail, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away Carry Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Lard Camp Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Shore Trail, Penobscot County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Piscataquis River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 62 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 62 miles away