Maine whitewater - Salmon Brook, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch of Salmon Brook is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance
    because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River section is the only paddling section along Salmon Brook.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Salmon Brook is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month. Through the summer here at Salmon Brook, high temperatures typically reach the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures
 
fall down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 10's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Salmon Brook sink into the-10's.

Salmon Brook, New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.817
Longitude: -68.2063

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.77809
Longitude: -68.15921

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Current weather conditions at Salmon Brook, Maine
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Local climate location: CARIBOU WSO AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
39 miles away
The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu...

Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
40 miles away
Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...




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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon Brook.
 Whitewater Near Salmon Brook:
Squa Pan Stream, Aroostook County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Squa Pan Lake to Aroostook River)
St. Croix Stream, Aroostook County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Howe Brook to Aroostook River)
Aroostook River, Aroostock County , 28 miles away, Class II-V - 4.5 miles long (Fort Fairfield to Saint John River)
Machias River, Washington Hancock County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon Brook:
Bigrock, Maine , 27 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 94 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 107 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 138 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 139 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 169 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 171 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 184 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 192 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 198 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon Brook:
Aroostook Hospitality Inn, Washburn , 8 miles away
Caribou Cabins, Caribou , 10 miles away
Russell's Motel, Caribou , 12 miles away
Hedrich's Presque Isle Motel, Presque Isle , 13 miles away
Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon Brook:
Aroostook River Camping and Recreation, Caribou, 13 miles away
Neil E Michaud Campground, Presque Isle, 15 miles away
Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge and Campground, Presque Isle, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon Brook:
Old Dam Tote Road, Aroostook County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Salmon Brook

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