Maine whitewater - Presumpscot River, Cumberland County
Cumberland
county,
Sebago Lake to Pleasant Hill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 2.5 miles
The Sebago Lake to Pleasant Hill stretch of Presumpscot River in Cumberland County is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. The wonderful Maine scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along Presumpscot River than the Sebago Lake to Pleasant Hill section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking
river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will
have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Presumpscot River gets much water; November is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is August. All through the warm days of summer at Presumpscot River highs are frequently in the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while Presumpscot River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I-IV
Length:
2.5
miles
Paddler input for Presumpscot River, Maine:
Current weather conditions at Presumpscot River, Maine
Local climate location: WEST BUXTON 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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