Maine whitewater - Black Brook, White Mountains, Oxford County

Oxford county, Devils Den to Ellis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     4 miles
  The Devils Den to Ellis River section of Black Brook in Oxford County is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking
    outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Devils Den to Ellis River stretch is the only paddling stretch
along Black Brook. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
Black Brook gets a typical amount of precipitation; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Having a brilliant time in the White Mountains is
 
simple.
Summertime highs at Black Brook typically tend to be in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Black Brook temperatures descend to the-10's. A visit to Silver Ripple Cascade will fill your soul with fine feelings, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Black Brook; Angel Falls Trail is a brilliant local trail.

Black Brook, Devils Den to Ellis River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.72129
Longitude: -70.78621

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.64179
Longitude: -70.7103

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Current weather conditions at Black Brook, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry
10 miles away
Located in the heart of the spectacular Jordan Bowl, the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center features 186 guest rooms and suites and almost 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Combining all...

The Perennial Inn, Rumford
10 miles away
The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. Serene instrumental music...

Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel
12 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black Brook.
 Whitewater Near Black Brook:
Bear, Oxford County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Sunday River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin)
Swift River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)
Rapid River, Oxford County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog)
Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)
Kennebago River, Franklin Oxford County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Kennebago Lake to Bridge)
Crooked River, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill)
 Ski Areas Near Black Brook:
Black Mountain, Maine , 11 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 13 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 15 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 20 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 31 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 35 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 40 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black Brook:
Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry , 10 miles away
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 10 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 12 miles away
Sunday River, Newry , 13 miles away
Chapman Inn, Bethel , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black Brook:
South Arm Campground, Andover, 2 miles away
Coos Canyon Cabins and Campground, Roxbury, 8 miles away
Stony Brook Rec. and Camping, Hanover, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Black Brook:
Angel Falls Trail, Franklin County , 6 miles away
Bemis Stream Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away
Bemis Trail, Franklin County , 9 miles away
Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 13 miles away
Milrose Trail, Oxford County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Black Brook

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