Maine whitewater - Bowley Brook, White Mountains, Franklin County

Franklin county, between Weld and Dryden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     0.25 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Lewiston-Auburn, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Bowley Brook in Maine is 0.25 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
    This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The rivers
for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There are no other stretches to paddle along Bowley Brook than the between Weld and Dryden stretch. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Bowley Brook during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures
 
through the winter are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Bowley Brook fall into the-10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Bowley Brook is close to the national average; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February.

Bowley Brook, between Weld and Dryden road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 0.25 miles
Average Gradient: 400 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.6743
Longitude: -70.3688

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.6757
Longitude: -70.3873

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Current weather conditions at Bowley Brook, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield
20 miles away
The Inn on Winter s Hill is a classic Georgian Revival Mansion designed by the Stanley Steam Car brothers in 1895 and fully restored in 1990. Located in the heart of the Western Maine Mountains in t...

The Perennial Inn, Rumford
21 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...

Econo Lodge Auburn, Auburn
30 miles away
The hotel is 30 minutes from the ocean and mountains. Auburn is dotted with crystal clear lakes and rivers. It is host to some of the best salmon and trout fishing in Maine. Ski, golf, enjoy live thea...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bowley Brook.
 Whitewater Near Bowley Brook:
Sandy River, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)
Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge)
Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch)
Temple Stream, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River)
Swift River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)
Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton)
 Ski Areas Near Bowley Brook:
Titcomb, Maine , 14 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 17 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 17 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 19 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 27 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 27 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 34 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 43 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 53 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bowley Brook:
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 20 miles away
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 21 miles away
Econo Lodge Auburn, Auburn , 30 miles away
Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry , 30 miles away
The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bowley Brook:
Dummer's Beach, Weld, 3 miles away
Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, 8 miles away
Maine Rovers, Wilton, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Bowley Brook:
Brook Trail, Franklin County , 12 miles away
Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 13 miles away
Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Bowley Brook

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