Maine whitewater - Shin Brook River, Penobscot County Penobscot county, Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V+     6 miles   The Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River section of Shin Brook River is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V+ section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier     than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. 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. Shin Brook River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River section is the only one. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Briefly about the general area: Shin Brook River is a good place of normal precipitation; most of the rain falls all through July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Shin Falls is always fun to check out; nearby you stumble on the Jerry Pond Tote Road which is a nice hiking trail. Summer at Shin Brook River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and   through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Shin Brook River. Grand Pitch is a delightful spot to take a look at while in the area. Shin Brook River, Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V+ Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.10589 Longitude: -68.57551 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.1295 Longitude: -68.629 Paddler input for Shin Brook River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shin Brook River, Maine Local climate location: SQUA PAN DAM 29 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Value Heritage Motor Inn-Millinocket, Millinocket 23 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 the only nationally affiliated ... Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 23 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shin Brook River.   Whitewater Near Shin Brook River: Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 2 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls) Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway) Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp) Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) Machias River, Washington Hancock County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River)   Ski Areas Near Shin Brook River: Big Squaw, Maine , 54 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 56 miles away, 980 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 67 miles away, 350 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 95 miles away, 620 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 129 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 129 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 144 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 150 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 157 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shin Brook River: Best Value Heritage Motor Inn-Millinocket, Millinocket , 23 miles away Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shin Brook River: Shin Pond Village Campground, Patten, 3 miles away Matagamon Wilderness Campground, Penobscot County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Shin Brook River: Jerry Pond Tote Road, Penobscot County , 6 miles away American Thread Company Road, Penobscot County , 6 miles away Snowshoe Lake Road, Penobscot County , 6 miles away Matagamon Tote Road, Penobscot County , 9 miles away Telos Tote Road, Penobscot County , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Shin Brook River