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   The natural beauty of Piscataquis County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Shirley Mills to Blanchard stretch of Piscataquis River - East Branch is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Shirley Mills to Blanchard stretch is one of them. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: Piscataquis River - East Branch gets a common amount of annual rainfall; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February. Throughout the warm months at Piscataquis River - East Branch highs are typically in the 70's, and the night is a tad colder of course, frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Piscataquis River - East Branch.   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. 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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: Kineo View Motor Lodge, Greenville , 5 miles away Leisure Life Family Resort, Greenville , 6 miles away Chalet Moosehead Motel, Greenville Junction , 13 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 14 miles away Covered Bridge Motel & Restaurant, Guilford , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Moosehead Family Campground, Greenville, 3 miles away Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 9 miles away Northern Pride Lodge and 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   Lakes Near Piscataquis River - East Branch