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Maine whitewater, Kingsbury Stream
Piscataquis
county,
Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 11 miles
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The put-in location is a short drive from Augusta-Waterville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Piscataquis County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not |
as hard as elsewhere. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are
| some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road section is one of them. The Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road stretch of Kingsbury Stream in Piscataquis County is 11 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go | |
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ahead and pack your sleeping bag.
Briefly about the general area: The good folks of Harmony like to hang out close by. The high level of rainfall makes Kingsbury Stream a rather wet place. The wettest month of
the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is February. Through the long summer days at Kingsbury Stream temperatures are frequently in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer
temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's with temperatures at Kingsbury Stream dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.
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Kingsbury Stream, Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Kingsbury Stream. |
| Whitewater Near Kingsbury Stream:
Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County, 5 miles away Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) |
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot) |
Sebasticook River, Somerset County, 9 miles away Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony) |
Wesserunsett Stream, Kennebec County, 12 miles away Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Athens to Kennebec River) |
Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County, 14 miles away Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) |
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 15 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) |
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 16 miles away Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) |
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| Ski Areas Near Kingsbury Stream:
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 18 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Big Squaw, Maine
, 34 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 48 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 48 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs |
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 51 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Camden, Maine
, 54 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs |
Saddleback, Maine
, 67 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs |
Lost Valley, Maine
, 69 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs |
Black Mountain, Maine
, 77 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs |
Mount Abram, Maine
, 87 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs |
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| Hotels Near Kingsbury Stream:
The Brewster Inn, Dexter
, 20 miles away |
The Towne Motel, Skowhegan
, 20 miles away |
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
, 22 miles away |
Vintage Charm Bed And Breakfas, Waterville
, 28 miles away |
Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, Waterville
, 28 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Kingsbury Stream
Whetstone Pond, Piscataquis
, 4 miles away |
Great Moose Lake, Somerset
, 11 miles away |
Sibley Pond, Somerset
, 17 miles away |
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