Maine whitewater - Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County

Piscataquis Penobscot county, Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The wonderful Piscataquis Penobscot County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section of Sandy Stream in Maine is 10.5 miles long and is a class
    I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section is the only paddling section along Sandy Stream. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip
if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while 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 if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't forget to take a look at Pickerel Cove since you're here at Sandy Stream. At Sandy Stream throughout the warm months highs are in the 70's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime
 
are mostly in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Sandy Stream temperatures fall to the-10's.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Sandy Stream; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February.

Sandy Stream, Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.82329
Longitude: -68.86271

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.7821
Longitude: -68.7915

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Current weather conditions at Sandy Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket
12 miles away
The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat...

Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket
12 miles away
Conveniently located in the heart of Millinocket, the Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn has gained a reputation as one of the finest Inns in Northern Maine. We are a nationally affiliated hotel i...

Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono
44 miles away
Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Stream.
 Whitewater Near Sandy Stream:
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)
Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River)
Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Little Niagara to Penobscot River)
Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag)
Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway)
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Sandy Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 35 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 49 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 77 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandy Stream:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 12 miles away
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 12 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 44 miles away
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 45 miles away
Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandy Stream:
Big Moose Campground, Piscataquis County, 4 miles away
Roaring Brook Campground, Piscataquis County, 6 miles away
Chimney Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Sandy Stream:
Sand Bank Trail, Penobscot County , 7 miles away
Chimney Pond Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away
Dudley Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away
South Branch Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away
Cathedral Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Sandy Stream

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