Maine whitewater - Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
headwater to Penobscot River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The put-in location is a short drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Maine scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Sunkhaze Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the headwater to Penobscot River section is the only one. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You can
enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. 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.
Briefly about the general area: A good deal of precipitation falls at Sunkhaze Stream; the month with most of the rain is November, and February is the month with the least moisture. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Old Gold Mine Trail. During the summer months, highs generally are in the 70's at Sunkhaze Stream, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Sunkhaze Stream fall into the 0's.
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