Maine whitewater - Seboeis River, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 22.3 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along Seboeis River than the Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot stretch of Seboeis River in Penobscot
County is 22.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Seboeis River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds
nearby. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too.
Briefly about the general area: There are tremendous places to discover along the Jerry Pond Tote Road. Going for a hike on the American Thread Company Road is always a good adventure; a short trip to Willet Eddy is always worthwhile. Seboeis River gets a typical amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February. Summertime highs at Seboeis River commonly tend to be in the 70's.
For the duration of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Seboeis River temperatures drop to the-10's.
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