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Maine whitewater, Nahmakanta Stream
Piscataquis
county,
Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 5.3 miles
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The starting location is a short drive from Bangor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Nahmakanta Stream in Piscataquis County is 5.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Piscataquis County and the water flowing gracefully down Nahmakanta Stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting a good workout |
and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as
| well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: Have a glorious hiking adventure along the Blue Trail, and going for a hike along the Telephone Trail will | |
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let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Nahmakanta Stream gets a common amount of yearly rain. July is the month that gets the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. During the summer, highs usually
are in the 70's at Nahmakanta Stream. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Nahmakanta Stream are in the-10's.
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Nahmakanta Stream, Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake 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 Nahmakanta Stream. |
| Whitewater Near Nahmakanta Stream:
Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County, 3 miles away Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake) |
Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County, 7 miles away Class V - 3 miles long (Little Niagara to Penobscot River) |
Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County, 15 miles away Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake) |
Webster Brook, Piscataquis County, 20 miles away Class I-V - 15 miles long (Telos Landing to Grand Lake Matagamon) |
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| Ski Areas Near Nahmakanta Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine
, 18 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
New Hermon Mountain, Maine
, 46 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 60 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Camden, Maine
, 73 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs |
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 92 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 93 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Bigrock, Maine
, 93 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs |
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| Hotels Near Nahmakanta Stream:
The Young House Bed And Breakf, Millinocket
, 25 miles away |
Katahdin Inn And Suites, Millinocket
, 26 miles away |
Baxter Park Inn Millinocket, Millinocket
, 27 miles away |
The Brewster Inn, Dexter
, 38 miles away |
Milford Motel On The River, Milford
, 48 miles away |
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| Trails Near Nahmakanta Stream:
Blue Trail, Piscataquis
, 5 miles away |
Telephone Trail, Piscataquis
, 8 miles away |
Abol Trail, Piscataquis
, 11 miles away |
Abot Trail, Piscataquis
, 11 miles away |
Abol Trail, Piscataquis
, 11 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Nahmakanta Stream
First Debsconeag Lake, Piscataquis
, 6 miles away |
South Twin Lake, Penobscot
, 15 miles away |
Ragged Lake, Piscataquis
, 19 miles away |
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