Maine whitewater, Pleasant River - West Branch Piscataquis county, Bear Brook to Long Pond Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     4.7 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map further down. The Bear Brook to Long Pond Road stretch of Pleasant River - West Branch in Maine is 4.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The natural beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good     for a one day paddling trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Bear Brook to Long Pond Road section is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: Peaks-Kenny State Park is a good spot, and close   by you locate the Number Four Mountain Trail which is a glorious hiking trail. Screw Auger Falls is a stunning site to explore while you're at Pleasant River - West Branch. You need to go to The Jaws since you're here at Pleasant River - West Branch; you can hit the slopes at Big Squaw nearby. Hammond Street Pitch is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Pleasant River - West Branch, and there is a glorious hiking trail close by called the Gulf Hagas Trail. Buttermilk Falls is always fun to check out. Summertime highs at Pleasant River - West Branch frequently tend to be in the 70's. Pleasant River - West Branch, Bear Brook to Long Pond Road 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 Pleasant River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County, 2 miles away       Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Roach River, Piscataquis County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County, 16 miles away       Class I-III - 27.5 miles long (Dover-Foxcroft to Medford) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County, 17 miles away       Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake) Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Expeditions, Piscataquis County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 12 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 41 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 43 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Camden, Maine , 63 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Titcomb, Maine , 71 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 72 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Saddleback, Maine , 87 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 93 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 100 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs   Marinas Near Pleasant River - West Branch: East Cove Marina, Greenville , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Pleasant River - West Branch: The Brewster Inn, Dexter , 23 miles away The Young House Bed And Breakf, Millinocket , 43 miles away Katahdin Inn And Suites, Millinocket , 44 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 44 miles away The Towne Motel, Skowhegan , 45 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Carl A. Newhall Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Shirley Mills, 2 miles away Coyote Rocks, Shirley Mills, 3 miles away Cloud Pond Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Shirley Mills, 4 miles away   Trails Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis , 1 miles away Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis , 9 miles away Auburn Log Hauling Road, Piscataquis , 11 miles away Northwest Ridge Road, Piscataquis , 13 miles away Number Two Trail, Piscataquis , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Peaks-Kenny State Park, Maine , 11 miles away Lily Bay State Park, Maine , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pleasant River - West Branch: Foxcroft Golf Club, Dover Foxcroft , 16 miles away Country View Golf Club, Brooks , 16 miles away Piscataquis Country Club, Guilford , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Pleasant River - West Branch Sebec Lake, Piscataquis , 11 miles away First Roach Pond, Piscataquis , 12 miles away Ragged Lake, Piscataquis , 14 miles away