Maine whitewater - Bear, White Mountains, Oxford County Oxford county, Devils Horseshoe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.8 miles   This section of Bear in Maine is 6.8 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Bear will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The Devils Horseshoe stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bear. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking     in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Bear gets a common amount of rain; during the month of August you get the most rain around here; February meanwhile is the driest month. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors fun stuff the White Mountains has to offer. Going for a hike along the Old Speck Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; a journey to Bear wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Screw Auger Falls.   This river is so wonderful. Hiking along the Table Rock Trail is brilliant fun. At Bear through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Bear are in the 0's. Mother Walker Falls Gorge is a pleasant spot to stop at close by, and you need to check out Lightning Ledge if you're here. Bear, Devils Horseshoe road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.589 Longitude: -70.9453 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.54489 Longitude: -70.83361 Paddler input for Bear, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear, White Mountains, Maine Local climate location: BERLIN 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry 5 miles away Sunday River is located in the town of Bethel a sophisticated classic New England community with an energy all its own. Sunday River features 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain pe... Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel 8 miles away The Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center has set the standard in slopeside condominium hotels. Combining all the quality and service of a first-class hotel with all the comforts and convenie... Chapman Inn, Bethel 10 miles away The Chapman Inn has been operated by its current owners for almost 10 years, and the vast number of return guests testifies to their ongoing commitment to exceed their guests expectations. The Inn is...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Bear, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bear, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Bear. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear.   Whitewater Near Bear: Sunday River, Oxford County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin) Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River) Black Brook, Oxford County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Devils Den to Ellis River) Rapid River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog) Wild River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead) Crooked River, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford) Androscoggin River, Coos County , 20 miles away, Class II - 0.5 miles long (Errol Rapids) Diamond River, Coos County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location) Magalloway River, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills) Crooked River, Oxford County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford)   Ski Areas Near Bear: Sunday River, Maine , 6 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 16 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 19 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 26 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 31 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 1750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bear: Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry , 5 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 8 miles away Chapman Inn, Bethel , 10 miles away The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 11 miles away The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear: Pleasant River Campground, Bethel, 8 miles away South Arm Campground, Andover, 9 miles away Bethel Outdoor Adventures Campground, Oxford County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Bear: Table Rock Trail, Oxford County , 4 miles away Old Speck Mountain Trail, Oxford County , 5 miles away Speck Pond Trail, Oxford County , 8 miles away Mahoosuc Trail, Oxford County , 9 miles away Mahoosuc Trail, Coos County , 9 miles away