Maine whitewater - Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County

Piscataquis county, Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8 miles
  The Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake section of Pleasant River - East Branch in Maine is 8 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pleasant River - East Branch have people coming here. There's camping available near Pleasant River - East Branch.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
At Pleasant River - East Branch during the summer months highs are in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Pleasant River - East Branch sink into the-10's. If the weather is nice here at Pleasant River - East Branch, you can go for a hike
 
along the Jo-Mary Trail, and a short trip to Mud Gauntlet Falls is always worthwhile.
This river has so much to offer. On a perfect day at Pleasant River - East Branch you can take a hike along the Pleasant River Trail; a journey to Pleasant River - East Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Gauntlet Falls. The amount of rain that falls at Pleasant River - East Branch is close to the national average; July is the month that gets the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.

Pleasant River - East Branch, Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5774
Longitude: -69.0832

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5017
Longitude: -68.9824

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Current weather conditions at Pleasant River - East Branch, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pleasant River - East Branch.
 Whitewater Near Pleasant River - East Branch:
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction)
Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford)
Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Little Niagara to Penobscot River)
Schoodic Stream, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Schoodic Lake to Miol-Howland Road)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Medford to Maxfield)
Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook)
Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake)
Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road)
 Ski Areas Near Pleasant River - East Branch:
Big Squaw, Maine , 23 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 64 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 91 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 96 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 107 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 110 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 119 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pleasant River - East Branch:
Peak's Kenny Motor Lodge, Dover Foxcroft , 21 miles away
Bears Den Log Cabin Motel, Dover Foxcroft , 22 miles away
Pray's Cottages, Millinocket , 22 miles away
Keepridge Inn, Millinocket , 23 miles away
Adobe Motel, Millinocket , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pleasant River - East Branch:
Jo-mary Lake Campground, Millinocket, 13 miles away
Big Moose Campground, Piscataquis County, 16 miles away
Chimney Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Pleasant River - East Branch:
Jo-Mary Trail, Piscataquis County , 4 miles away
Pleasant River Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Number Two Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Packards Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Norton Trail, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Pleasant River - East Branch

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