The Penobscot River is the most challenging river in Maine and one of the best in the United States. You will experience more technical rapids, exposed rocks, steeper gradients and awesome whitewater.
The river is set in the shadow of mile high Mt. Katahdin and on the perimeter of Baxter State Park. Eagle, osprey, moose and bear sightings are bot uncommon, while the river abounds with salmon and trout.
In our previous newsletters, we described the exciting whitewater rafting trips available on the Kennebec and Dead Rivers, in Maine. In this newsletter, we are covering the whitewater rafting options available on the West Branch of the Penobscot River - 1 day trips, 2 day trips, on-river overnight trips and more.
Trips run daily through September 28, 2014
We offer a wide variety of day trips and multi-day trips:
I hope you enjoy this newsletter and find it helpful in planning your Penobscot River Adventure with North Country Rivers.
Feel free to contact North Country Rivers for further assistance and reservations. You can call Toll Free 1-800-348-8871 to speak to our friendly and helpful staff.
Penobscot River "Full River" Trip - The most popular Penobscot river trip we offer. 12 miles and 6 hours on the river. Offered daily (May 10 - September 28). Technical class 4 river with some class 5 sections. Raft the lower section (more moderate) in the morning, raft the upper gorge (more challenging) in the afternoon. We raft every rapid on the Penobscot river and float by mile high Mt. Katahdin (Baxter State Park). Camping and lodging packages available at our Penobscot river base or through local lodging vendors.Minimum age is 12 years (includes all rapids); 10 years (excludes class 5 sections); 5 years (excludes class 3- 5 sections).
Penobscot River "Ultimate" Trip - This "High Octane" trip focuces on the most challenging rapids in the upper gorge, we raft the upper gorge of the Penobscot river two times and do not raft the lower section of the Penobscot. 10 miles and 5 hours on the river. Offered daily (May 10 - September 28). We do require 2 boats on weekdays (12-16 guests), 4 boats on weekends (24-32 guests), or join an existing trip. Camping and lodging packages available at our Penobscot river base or through local lodging vendors. Minimum age is 12 years.
Penobscot River "Two-Day" Trip - Treat yourself to one of our best white water rafting trips. Raft the Penobscot "Full River" trip on day #1 and the Penobscot "Ultimate" on day #2. Each day begins and ends at our Penobscot river base. Camping and lodging packages available at our Penobscot river base or through local lodging vendors. Offered daily (May 10 - September 28). Minimum group size requirements for the Penobscot "Ultimate" or join an existing group. Minimum age is 12 years.
Penobscot River "Two-Day On River Overnight" Trip - Two days of rafting of the Penobscot river with overnight riverside camping - tents and meals included. Bring your own sleeping bag and personal gear, North Country Rivers provides everthing else. Minimum group size of 12 or more. Camping and lodging packages available at our Penobscot river base or through local lodging vendors. Minimum age is 12 years.
