Maine whitewater, Piscataquis River - East Branch Piscataquis county, Shirley Mills to Blanchard section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.5 miles   The Shirley Mills to Blanchard section of Piscataquis River - East Branch in Maine is 2.5 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. 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 lots of rivers     in this state are good for beginners. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Shirley Mills to Blanchard stretch is just one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Places like   Lily Bay State Park are great to have a look at, and the nice people of Abbot like to hang out nearby. The Big Squaw Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Piscataquis River - East Branch; Intake Trail is a good local trail. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Piscataquis River - East Branch gets a typical amount of rainfall. The wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. During the warmest time of the year, highs commonly are in the 70's at Piscataquis River - East Branch while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Piscataquis River - East Branch, Shirley Mills to Blanchard 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 Piscataquis River - East Branch.   Whitewater Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County, 1 miles away       Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Expeditions, Piscataquis County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot) Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County, 14 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County, 16 miles away       Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)   Ski Areas Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 27 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 28 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 50 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Titcomb, Maine , 51 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Camden, Maine , 64 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Saddleback, Maine , 66 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 75 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 78 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 89 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs   Marinas Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: East Cove Marina, Greenville , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 23 miles away The Brewster Inn, Dexter , 28 miles away The Towne Motel, Skowhegan , 29 miles away Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, Waterville , 38 miles away Fireside Inn And Suites Waterv, Waterville , 38 miles away   Campgrounds Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Horseshoe Canyon Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Abbot, 3 miles away Little Moose Private Reserve Land, Greenville Junction, 7 miles away Leeman Brook Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Monson, 8 miles away   Trails Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Intake Trail, Piscataquis , 7 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis , 9 miles away Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Lily Bay State Park, Maine , 12 miles away Peaks-Kenny State Park, Maine , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Piscataquis River - East Branch: Piscataquis Country Club, Guilford , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Piscataquis River - East Branch Whetstone Pond, Piscataquis , 8 miles away Big Indian Pond, Piscataquis , 10 miles away Moosehead Lake, Piscataquis , 15 miles away