Maine whitewater, Penobscot River - North Branch Somerset county, Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     20.8 miles   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.   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. 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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Baker Branch, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Baker Branch, Somerset County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 18 miles long (Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County, 18 miles away       Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Moose River, Somerset County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) St. John River - SW Branch, Somerset County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St John Pond to Baker Lake Outlet) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County, 25 miles away       Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)   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   Hotels Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 46 miles away   Campgrounds Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Penobscot River Corridor - North Branch, Jackman, 4 miles away Penobscot River Corridor - South Branch, West Forks, 6 miles away Penobscot River Corridor - Kings High Landing, West Forks, 6 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Alder Brook Trail, Somerset , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Lily Bay State Park, Maine , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Penobscot River - North Branch: MT Kineo Golf Course, Rockwood , 11 miles away