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 Paddler input for Bowley Brook, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bowley Brook, White Mountains, Maine 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...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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