Maine whitewater - Austin Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, South Branch to Bingham section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V(V+)     0.2 miles
  This section of Austin Stream in Maine is 0.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V(V+) section of whitewater. The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
    then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Austin Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the South Branch to Bingham stretch is the only one. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier
than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy.

Briefly about the general area:
A visit to Austin Stream Falls will fill your soul with great feelings. Austin Stream is a reasonably wet place usually with a lot of precipitation; July is when you get the most rain here while February is frequently the driest month.
Throughout the warm months, highs generally are in the 70's at Austin Stream. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Austin Stream.
 

Austin Stream, South Branch to Bingham road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V(V+)
Length: 0.2 miles
Average Gradient: 390 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1324
Longitude: -69.8126

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1313
Longitude: -69.81671

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Current weather conditions at Austin Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
6 miles away
FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville
29 miles away
Walking distance to shopping mall and restaurants. 25 spacious suites with kitchenettes and fireplaces available. FREE full breakfast. Indoor heated pool, exercise room and FREE local calls available....

Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville
30 miles away
Friendly and warm service, comfortable and clean accommodations make this Maine hotel a great value when staying in Waterville. The Best Western Waterville Hotel offers warm Maine hospitality and cl...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Austin Stream.
 Whitewater Near Austin Stream:
Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road)
Wesserunsett Stream, Kennebec County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Athens to Kennebec River)
Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
 Ski Areas Near Austin Stream:
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 22 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 34 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 34 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 44 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 50 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 58 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 61 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 65 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 72 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Austin Stream:
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 29 miles away
Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 30 miles away
Budget Host Airport Inn Waterville, Waterville , 30 miles away
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Austin Stream:
Breezy Acres, Solon, 8 miles away
The Evergreens Campground and Restaurant, Solon, 9 miles away
Northern Outdoors, The Forks, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Austin Stream:
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Austin Stream

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