Maine whitewater, Branch Lake Stream Hancock county, Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     4 miles   The Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth section of Branch Lake Stream in Hancock County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The wonderful Hancock County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The starting location is     a reasonable drive from Bangor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular   destination. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular location for folks from Surry, and a perfect beach nearby is Hales Beach. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Branch Lake Stream; Blue Hill Trail is a great local trail. A day at Jesse Beach close to Branch Lake Stream is time well spent, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Bald Mountain Trail. Going to Lamoine State Park near Branch Lake Stream is a great thing to do. During the summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Branch Lake Stream, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Branch Lake Stream. Branch Lake Stream, Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Branch Lake Stream.   Whitewater Near Branch Lake Stream: Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County, 2 miles away       Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth) Union River, Hancock County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth) Tannery Brook River, Hancock County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake) Blue Hill Falls, Hancock County, 11 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Route 175 - Tidal Reversing Falls) Narramissic River, Hancock County, 13 miles away       Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake) Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County, 18 miles away       Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River) Penobscot River, Penobscot County, 22 miles away       Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam) Stillwater River, Penobscot County, 23 miles away       Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls) Union River - West Branch, Hancock County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge) Goose Falls, Hancock County, 25 miles away       Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same)   Ski Areas Near Branch Lake Stream: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 33 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Camden, Maine , 48 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 80 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 82 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs   Marinas Near Branch Lake Stream: Abel Henry R & CO Yacht Yard, West Tremont , 16 miles away Great Harbor Marina, Southwest Harbor , 18 miles away   Beaches Near Branch Lake Stream: Hales Beach, Hancock , 3 miles away Jesse Beach, Hancock , 6 miles away Dunn Beach, Hancock , 7 miles away Birchhead Shore, Hancock , 14 miles away Lamoine Beach, Hancock , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Branch Lake Stream: Twilite Motel, Ellsworth , 3 miles away Homestead Motel And Cottages, Ellsworth , 4 miles away Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor, Ellsworth , 5 miles away Ramada Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 5 miles away Hampton Inn Ellsworth-Bar Harbor, Ellsworth , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Branch Lake Stream: Hospitality Woods RV Park, Ellsworth, 2 miles away The Gatherings Family Campground, Surry, 3 miles away Patten Pond Camping Resort, Ellsworth, 6 miles away   Trails Near Branch Lake Stream: Blue Hill Trail, Hancock , 10 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock , 10 miles away Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock , 13 miles away Peaked Mountain Trail, Penobscot , 13 miles away Great Long Pond Trail, Hancock , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Branch Lake Stream: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 20 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 20 miles away Lamoine State Park, Maine , 13 miles away Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park, Maine , 24 miles away Fort Point State Park, Maine , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Branch Lake Stream: White Birches Motel & Golf Course, Ellsworth , 4 miles away Bar Harbor Golf Course, Trenton , 8 miles away Lucerne Golf Course, Holden , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Branch Lake Stream Green Lake, Hancock , 4 miles away Beech Hill Pond, Hancock , 6 miles away Thurston Pond, Hancock , 17 miles away