Maine whitewater, Penobscot River - South Branch Somerset county, Bridge to Canada Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     17.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Augusta-Waterville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit     away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The Bridge to Canada Falls Dam section of Penobscot River - South Branch in Somerset County is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there   are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: The Alder Brook Trail offers hiking at its best. The annual precipitation here at Penobscot River - South Branch is about average. July is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. At Penobscot River - South Branch through the summer months highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Penobscot River - South Branch temperatures dip to the-10's. Penobscot River - South Branch, Bridge to Canada Falls Dam 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 - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County, 1 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Baker Branch, Somerset County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County, 17 miles away       Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Moose River, Somerset County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Baker Branch, Somerset County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 18 miles long (Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County, 20 miles away       Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Cold Stream, Somerset County, 20 miles away       Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 45 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 46 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Saddleback, Maine , 58 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Titcomb, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Le Massif, Quebec , 80 miles away, 2526 foot drop, 4 lifts, 49 runs Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec , 86 miles away, 2050 foot drop, 13 lifts, 63 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 86 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs   Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 40 miles away   Campgrounds Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Penobscot River Corridor - South Branch, West Forks, 1 miles away Penobscot River Corridor - Canada Falls Dam, Jackman, 1 miles away Penobscot River Corridor - North Branch, Jackman, 2 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Alder Brook Trail, Somerset , 15 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, Somerset , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Lily Bay State Park, Maine , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Penobscot River - South Branch: MT Kineo Golf Course, Rockwood , 5 miles away