Maine whitewater - Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Shirley Mills to Blanchard section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Piscataquis     River - East Branch in Maine is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. There's camping available near Piscataquis River - East Branch. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Piscataquis River - East Branch is a relatively common place; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the summertime months at Piscataquis River - East Branch temperatures are usually in the 70's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while Piscataquis River - East Branch night low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's. The Intake Trail offers hiking at its best.   Piscataquis River - East Branch, Shirley Mills to Blanchard road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 105 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3661 Longitude: -69.62021 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.33449 Longitude: -69.61181 Paddler input for Piscataquis River - East Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piscataquis River - East Branch, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 14 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... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 23 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... Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield 31 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Piscataquis River - East Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Piscataquis River - East 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 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 - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piscataquis River - East Branch.   Whitewater Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard) Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham) Roach River, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)   Ski Areas Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 27 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 28 miles away, 620 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 50 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 51 miles away, 350 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 64 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 66 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 75 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 78 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 14 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 23 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 31 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 38 miles away Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 9 miles away Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 10 miles away Casey's Spencer Bay Campground, Greenville, 10 miles away   Trails Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away