Maine whitewater - Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 3.5 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. The Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction section of Pleasant River - East Branch in Piscataquis County is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The natural beauty of Maine and the cool fresh
water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime here at Pleasant River - East Branch, high temperatures typically get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are usually in the 20's, and overnight lows in the-10's for Pleasant River - East Branch.
The Pleasant River Trail is a great hiking trail close to Pleasant River - East Branch. From a rain point of view Pleasant River - East Branch is a rather typical place; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February.
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