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
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Route 180 to Graham Lake section of Tannery Brook River in Hancock County is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water beats anything. This section is
    long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to
drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along Tannery Brook River than the Route 180 to Graham Lake section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm days of summer highs here at Tannery Brook River reach the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Through the winter highs are mostly in the
 
20's while Tannery Brook River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. A pleasant spot to take a look at near Tannery Brook River is Two Bush Rock; if you want to hit the beach, Dunn Beach is close at hand.
This river is a great place to visit. The Peaked Mountain Trail is a splendid hiking trail right next door to Tannery Brook River. Tannery Brook River is a good place of normal rainfall; most of the rain falls during November, and the driest month is February. Do schedule some time to have a look at Turtle Cove close to Tannery Brook River if you have a chance, and Jesse Beach is pretty nearby if you're in a beach type of mood.

Tannery Brook River, Route 180 to Graham Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.72209
Longitude: -68.4543

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.69419
Longitude: -68.3969

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Current weather conditions at Tannery Brook River, Maine
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Local climate location: ORONO 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth
7 miles away
White Birches Country Club is located on the Ellsworth, Hancock town line. The gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park. White Birches provides travelers affordable, comfortable accommodatio...

Twilite Motel, Ellsworth
8 miles away
At the Twilite, our rooms are all ground floor and have coffee makers and tasteful accents such as floral arrangements, throw pillows, art pieces, custom drapes and spreads, and upscale amenities crea...

Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth
8 miles away
Close to the Acadia National Park entrance. L.L. Bean and factory outlets next door. Walk to restaurants and Maine Coast Mall. Don't forget to check out our special LDEAL rates....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tannery Brook River.
 Whitewater Near Tannery Brook River:
Union River, Hancock County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth)
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)
Union River - West Branch, Hancock County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge)
Union River - East Branch, Hancock County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch)
Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River)
Blue Hill Falls, Hancock County , 19 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Route 175 - Tidal Reversing Falls)
Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam)
Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls)
Narramissic River, Hancock County , 21 miles away, Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake)
Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Saponac to Upper Lord Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Tannery Brook River:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 34 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 55 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 80 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 83 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 99 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 121 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 131 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 131 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 146 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 151 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Tannery Brook River:
Dunn Beach, Hancock County , 1 miles away
Jesse Beach, Hancock County , 3 miles away
 Hotels Near Tannery Brook River:
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth , 7 miles away
Twilite Motel, Ellsworth , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Ellsworth-Acadia Natl Pk, Me, Ellsworth , 9 miles away
The Colonial Inn, Ellsworth , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tannery Brook River:
Parks Pond Campground, Eddington, 8 miles away
Hospitality Woods RV Park, Ellsworth, 8 miles away
Branch Lake Camping Area, Ellsworth, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Tannery Brook River:
Peaked Mountain Trail, Penobscot County , 7 miles away
Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 13 miles away
Old Gold Mine Trail, Penobscot County , 14 miles away
Blue Hill Trail, Hancock County , 18 miles away
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Tannery Brook River:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 22 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 22 miles away
 Lakes Near Tannery Brook River

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