Maine whitewater - Chandler Brook, Cumberland County

Cumberland county, Runaround Pond to Royal River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10 miles
  This stretch of Chandler Brook in Maine is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Cumberland County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Since you're
    on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back
for more. This is the only paddling section along Chandler Brook. The put-in location is a short drive from Lewiston-Auburn, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the months of summer highs here at Chandler Brook reach the 80's while night lows are typically in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are regularly in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Chandler Brook sink into the 10's.
Chandler Brook gets much water; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is September.
 

Chandler Brook, Runaround Pond to Royal River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.95159
Longitude: -70.17

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.8585
Longitude: -70.22261

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Current weather conditions at Chandler Brook, Maine
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Local climate location: LEWISTON 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Freeport Inn, Freeport
6 miles away
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Super 8 Motel Freeport ME/L.L.Area, Freeport
6 miles away
The Super 8 Freeport, ME is conveniently located off of US Route 1 in the Heart of Freeport. The Super 8 Freeport, ME is just minutes from many shopping areas including LL Bean, Freeport Shopping Out...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FREEPORT, Freeport
6 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Chandler Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chandler Brook.
 Whitewater Near Chandler Brook:
Royal River, Cumberland County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Yarmouth Waterworks to Town Landing)
Cathance River, Sagadahoc County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (US 201 to Cathance Road)
Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 28 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 28 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield)
 Ski Areas Near Chandler Brook:
Lost Valley, Maine , 13 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 37 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 42 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 43 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 53 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 57 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 58 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 525 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 62 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chandler Brook:
Best Western Freeport Inn, Freeport , 6 miles away
Super 8 Motel Freeport ME/L.L.Area, Freeport , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FREEPORT, Freeport , 6 miles away
Comfort Suites Freeport, Freeport , 6 miles away
Econo Lodge Freeport, Freeport , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chandler Brook:
Blueberry Pond Camping, Pownal, 2 miles away
Desert Dunes Of Maine Campground, Freeport, 4 miles away
Desert Of Maine, Freeport, 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Chandler Brook:
Toddy Brook Golf Course, Yarmouth , 5 miles away
Freeport Country Club, Freeport , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Chandler Brook

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