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Maine whitewater, Penobscot River - North Branch
Somerset
county,
Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 20.8 miles
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The Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm section of Penobscot River - North Branch in Maine is 20.8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Penobscot River - North Branch are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections in |
this state are safe for beginners. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm stretch is just one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater
| rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Augusta-Waterville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. | |
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Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Penobscot River
- North Branch is a rather common place. The month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is February. High temperatures at Penobscot River - North Branch during the long summer days are in the 70's. Summer
overnight lows fall down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 20's with temperatures at Penobscot River - North Branch dipping down into the-10's throughout winter nights.
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Penobscot River - North Branch, Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm 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 Penobscot River - North Branch. |
| Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - North Branch:
Big Squaw, Maine
, 47 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 51 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Saddleback, Maine
, 63 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 64 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 66 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Le Massif, Quebec
, 75 miles away, 2526 foot drop, 4 lifts, 49 runs |
Black Mountain, Maine
, 81 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs |
Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec
, 82 miles away, 2050 foot drop, 13 lifts, 63 runs |
Lost Valley, Maine
, 92 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs |
Mount Abram, Maine
, 92 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs |
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