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Maine whitewater, Kenduskeag Stream
Penobscot
county,
Rt. 15 to Bangor section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II(III) 6 miles
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The Rt. 15 to Bangor section of Kenduskeag Stream in Maine is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or |
kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. There are many good hotels
| to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The Rt. 15 to Bangor section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: During your trip to Kenduskeag Stream you'll meet some people from Bangor | |
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for sure. The snow is good at New Hermon Mountain, and the trees of Prentiss Woods are a delightful source of shade on hot summer days. This river is so perfect. Kenduskeag Stream is a good spot of typical rainfall. Most
of the rain falls all through November, and the driest month is February. During the summertime months highs here at Kenduskeag Stream get into the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. During the winter
highs are mostly in the 20's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Kenduskeag Stream dip into the 0's.
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Kenduskeag Stream, Rt. 15 to Bangor road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Kenduskeag Stream. |
| Whitewater Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County, 3 miles away Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor) |
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County, 5 miles away Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point) |
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County, 6 miles away Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden) |
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15) |
Penobscot River, Penobscot County, 12 miles away Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam) |
Stillwater River, Penobscot County, 13 miles away Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls) |
Marsh Stream, Waldo County, 15 miles away Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort) |
Narramissic River, Hancock County, 16 miles away Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake) |
Marsh Stream, Waldo County, 20 miles away Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport) |
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County, 20 miles away Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag) |
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| Ski Areas Near Kenduskeag Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 8 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs |
Camden, Maine
, 38 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 57 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Big Squaw, Maine
, 57 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 95 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
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| Hotels Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Four Points By Sheraton Bangor Airport, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
Quality Inn Bangor Airport, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
Fairfield Inn Bangor, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
Howard Johnson Inn Bangor, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
Ramada Bangor, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME
, 46 miles away |
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME
, 46 miles away |
Fort Point State Park, Maine
, 18 miles away |
Swan Lake State Park, Maine
, 18 miles away |
Moose Point State Park, Maine
, 22 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Kenduskeag Stream:
Bangor Municipal Golf Course, Bangor
, 2 miles away |
Rocky Knoll Country Club, Orrington
, 3 miles away |
Hermon Meadow Golf Club, Bangor
, 6 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Kenduskeag Stream
Pushaw Lake, Penobscot
, 8 miles away |
Thurston Pond, Hancock
, 10 miles away |
Holland Pond, Penobscot
, 11 miles away |
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