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
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Penobscot County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. 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. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep
    you coming back for more. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch of Seboeis River in Penobscot County is 22.3
miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot section is the only paddling section along Seboeis River.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months highs here at Seboeis River reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Seboeis River. Put some time aside to spend at Willet
 
Eddy since you're here at Seboeis River, and on a wonderful day you can take a hike along the American Thread Company Road.
The Jerry Pond Tote Road is a magnificent hiking trail in the neighborhood of Seboeis River. Seboeis River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.

Seboeis River, Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 22.3 miles
Average Gradient: 16 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.20999
Longitude: -68.59

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.93
Longitude: -68.63

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Current weather conditions at Seboeis River, Maine
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Local climate location: SQUA PAN DAM 30 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Seboeis River.
 Whitewater Near Seboeis River:
Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 2 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)
Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond)
Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond)
Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp)
Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc)
 Ski Areas Near Seboeis River:
Big Squaw, Maine , 52 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 58 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 94 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 96 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 127 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 127 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 143 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 148 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 156 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Seboeis River:
Best Value Heritage Motor Inn-Millinocket, Millinocket , 20 miles away
Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Seboeis River:
Shin Pond Village Campground, Patten, 4 miles away
Matagamon Wilderness Campground, Penobscot County, 13 miles away
Roaring Brook Campground, Piscataquis County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Seboeis River:
American Thread Company Road, Penobscot County , 4 miles away
Jerry Pond Tote Road, Penobscot County , 6 miles away
Telos Tote Road, Penobscot County , 7 miles away
Snowshoe Lake Road, Penobscot County , 8 miles away
Matagamon Tote Road, Penobscot County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Seboeis River

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