Maine whitewater - Tannery Brook River, Hancock County
Hancock
county,
Route 180 to Graham Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 4.5 miles
If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Tannery Brook River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is the only paddling section along Tannery Brook River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch of Tannery Brook River in Maine is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Tannery Brook River you must pop by Turtle Cove, and do take a hike on the Peaked Mountain Trail. During the months of summer here at Tannery Brook River, high temperatures frequently reach the 70's. Summer night lows descend down to the
50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Tannery Brook River. This river is a great place to visit. Dunn Beach is near Tannery Brook River if you're in a beach type of mood. Tannery Brook River is a
good place of normal rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Jesse Beach, and if you're here why not pop by Two Bush Rock.
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