Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities. Learn more
Access Site ME

Take Out

Kenduskeag Stream • Kenduskeag Stream

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

Sign in to Monitor
City: Kenduskeag, ME
County: Penobscot
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.91930000, -68.93240400
Air Temp: --
Location
Get Directions
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine Same River 6.4 mi away
View Gauge
Penobscot River at Bangor, Maine 11.7 mi away
View Gauge
Penobscot River at Eddington, Maine 13.2 mi away
View Gauge
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III Put-in Kenduskeag Stream - 3) Kenduskeag to Rte. 15 (Six Mile Falls)
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Kenduskeag Stream
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III Put-in at this location 3) Kenduskeag to Rte. 15 (Six Mile Falls)
11.2 mi
I-III Take-out at this location 2) French Stream to Kenduskeag
11.0 mi
I-II(III) Downstream from here (8.0 mi to put-in) 4) Rt. 15 (Six Mile Falls) to Bangor
6.3 mi
I-II Upstream from here (10.9 mi from take-out) 1) Garland to French Stream
7.2 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Kenduskeag Stream serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this popular Maine river. Located in Kenduskeag, Penobscot County, the site provides a logical endpoint for canoeists and kayakers navigating the stream's whitewater sections. As a designated take-out location, this site is essential infrastructure for managing paddler traffic and supporting the recreational use of the Kenduskeag Stream's whitewater reaches.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that this is part of a whitewater paddling system, so the stream's water conditions can vary significantly with seasonal flow and recent rainfall. The take-out location is positioned to accommodate the completion of upstream whitewater runs. Users should plan their shuttle logistics in advance and be prepared for typical Maine stream conditions during their paddling season.