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Maine whitewater, Meduxnekeag River - South Branch
Aroostook
county,
Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 4 miles
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The Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River stretch of Meduxnekeag River - South Branch is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The put-in location is a short drive from Bangor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get some distance, it's |
good length for a morning trip. The Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
| destination. The campgrounds here at Meduxnekeag River - South Branch are pretty good. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: Meduxnekeag | |
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River - South Branch is right by the Pierce Tote Road, and Meduxnekeag River - South Branch is a site with many visitors from Houlton. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Potters Trail. Meduxnekeag River - South Branch
gets a common amount of precipitation. All through July this area sees the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. At Meduxnekeag River - South Branch through the months of summer highs are in the 70's,
and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows at Meduxnekeag River - South Branch during the winter commonly fall into the 0's.
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Meduxnekeag River - South Branch, Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Meduxnekeag River - South Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Meduxnekeag River - South Branch:
B Stream, Aroostock County, 6 miles away Class I-II - 4.3 miles long (6th Bridge to Houlton) |
Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County, 19 miles away Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River) |
Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County, 20 miles away Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) |
Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County, 24 miles away Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River) |
St. Croix Stream, Aroostook County, 25 miles away Class I-II - 18 miles long (Howe Brook to Aroostook River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Meduxnekeag River - South Branch:
Bigrock, Maine
, 22 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs |
New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 95 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs |
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| Hotels Near Meduxnekeag River - South Branch:
Shiretown Inn And Suites, Houlton
, 4 miles away |
Iveys Motor Lodge, Houlton
, 8 miles away |
Presque Isle Inn And Conventio, Presque Isle
, 30 miles away |
The Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle
, 31 miles away |
Hampton Inn Presque Isle, Presque Isle
, 31 miles away |
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