Maine whitewater - Roach River, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
Kokadjo to Moosehead lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6.5 miles
The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of Piscataquis County and the water flowing gracefully down Roach River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The Kokadjo to Moosehead lake stretch of Roach River is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
There are no other sections to paddle along Roach River than the Kokadjo to Moosehead lake section.
Briefly about the general area: On a fine day at Roach River you can take a hike along the Big Spencer Mountain Trail. The yearly precipitation here at Roach River is about average; the month with most of the rain is July, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Roach River, and the overnight is quite colder of course, typically in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while Roach River nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the-10's.
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