Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157 river run
Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 7 miles. The river features several notable rapids, including Big A and Little A rapids, which are both Class III+ rapids. Other notable rapids include Pinball, The Narrows, and Teardrop. Some of the obstacles in this stretch of the river include submerged rocks and fallen trees.
There are specific regulations in place for this area. Paddlers must wear personal flotation devices at all times, and motorized watercraft are not allowed on this stretch of the river. Additionally, all paddlers must obtain a permit from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife before using this section of the river.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run from Hay Brook to the Bridge above Medway at State Route 157 in Maine offers a thrilling whitewater experience for paddlers, with challenging rapids and beautiful scenery along the way.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157 -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Penobscot River At Grindstone | 2,410 cfs | → |
| Mattawamkeag River Near Mattawamkeag | 2,450 cfs | → |
| Seboeis River Near Shin Pond | 363 cfs | → |
| Penobscot River At West Enfield | 12,800 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Medford | 1,930 cfs | → |
| Meduxnekeag R Above S Br Medux. R Nr Houlton | 116 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Medway Road Millinocket
- Lunkasoo Road Penobscot County
- Mike Michaud Trail Millinocket
- Fredericka's Way Maine
- Golden Road Maine
- Dickey Moore Road 170, Medway
Other river runs
- Ambajejus Falls To The End Of North And South Twin Lakes
- Bowlin Camps To Hay Brook
- Headwaters To Confluence With West Branch Penobscot River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Penobscot River, East Branch
- Grand Lake Matagamon To Bowlin Camps
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157 as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157
What's the optimal flow for Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
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