Maine whitewater, Union River - West Branch Hancock county, Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     17 miles   If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Maine scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The campgrounds here at Union River - West Branch are pretty good. This     is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge stretch of Union River - West Branch in Hancock County is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly   about the general area: There is a good hiking trail close to Union River - West Branch called the Peaked Mountain Trail; a day at beautiful Jesse Beach near Union River - West Branch is a delightful thing to do. Going for a hike on the Eagle Lake Trail is always a magnificent adventure; you can spend the day on the beach at Dunn Beach. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Union River - West Branch is a place with many visitors from Ellsworth. Carter Bluff is an exciting location to stop at while at Union River - West Branch. All the water falling down from the sky makes Union River - West Branch a wet place. Union River - West Branch, Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge 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 Union River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Union River - West Branch: Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County, 5 miles away       Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River) Union River - West Branch, Hancock County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge) Tannery Brook River, Hancock County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake) Union River - East Branch, Hancock County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch) Narraguagus River, Washington County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois) Union River, Hancock County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth) Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County, 16 miles away       Class V - 0.8 miles long (Saponac to Upper Lord Brook) Nicatous Stream, Hancock County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green) Narraguagus River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 14 miles long (Denbow Peat Mine to Sprague Falls 1) Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County, 18 miles away       Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)   Ski Areas Near Union River - West Branch: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 40 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Camden, Maine , 63 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 81 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 89 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Bigrock, Maine , 90 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs   Beaches Near Union River - West Branch: Dunn Beach, Hancock , 11 miles away Jesse Beach, Hancock , 12 miles away Black Beach, Hancock , 18 miles away Hales Beach, Hancock , 19 miles away Marlboro Beach, Hancock , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Union River - West Branch: Comfort Inn Ellsworth - Bar Harbor, Ellsworth , 16 miles away Hampton Inn Ellsworth-Bar Harbor, Ellsworth , 16 miles away Ramada Ellsworth, Ellsworth , 16 miles away The Eagle's Lodge Motel, Ellsworth , 16 miles away Twilite Motel, Ellsworth , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Union River - West Branch: Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area, Aurora, 6 miles away Eastbrook Campground, Eastbrook, 10 miles away Parks Pond Campground, Eddington, 12 miles away   Trails Near Union River - West Branch: Peaked Mountain Trail, Penobscot , 10 miles away Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock , 13 miles away Old Gold Mine Trail, Penobscot , 14 miles away Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Union River - West Branch: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 24 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 24 miles away Lamoine State Park, Maine , 20 miles away Fort Point State Park, Maine , 38 miles away Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park, Maine , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Union River - West Branch: White Birches Motel & Golf Course, Ellsworth , 17 miles away Bar Harbor Golf Course, Trenton , 18 miles away Lucerne Golf Course, Holden , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Union River - West Branch Beech Hill Pond, Hancock , 12 miles away Upper Lead Mountain Pond, Hancock , 13 miles away Green Lake, Hancock , 15 miles away