Maine whitewater - Schoodic Stream, Piscataquis County

Piscataquis county, Schoodic Lake to Miol-Howland Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     4 miles
  This section of Schoodic Stream in Piscataquis County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Piscataquis County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but
    do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is the only paddling section along Schoodic Stream. The
campgrounds here at Schoodic Stream are pretty good. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bangor, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly precipitation here at Schoodic Stream is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Summertime at Schoodic Stream comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the nighttime is a little chillier of course, generally in the 50's. The wintertime
 
comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows in the-10's for Schoodic Stream.
The Scutaze Trail is a good hiking trail near Schoodic Stream, and nearby you find the Hardy Pond Trail which is a perfect hiking trail.

Schoodic Stream, Schoodic Lake to Miol-Howland Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.32509
Longitude: -68.89531

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.29219
Longitude: -68.84771

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Current weather conditions at Schoodic Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket
21 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
21 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
23 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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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Schoodic Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Schoodic Stream.
 Whitewater Near Schoodic Stream:
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Medford to Maxfield)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford)
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Lower Ebeemee to Brownville Junction)
Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
 Ski Areas Near Schoodic Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 25 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 38 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 56 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 58 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 93 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 95 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Schoodic Stream:
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 21 miles away
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 21 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 23 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor , 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Schoodic Stream:
South Branch Lake Camp, Seboeis Plt, 13 miles away
King's Trailer Park, Howland, 15 miles away
Jo-mary Lake Campground, Millinocket, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Schoodic Stream:
Scutaze Trail, Piscataquis County , 2 miles away
Hardy Pond Trail, Piscataquis County , 3 miles away
Carry Trail, Piscataquis County , 5 miles away
Lard Camp Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away
Norton Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Schoodic Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 64 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 64 miles away

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