Maine whitewater - Cold Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     11.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Cold Stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River stretch of Cold Stream is 11.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are no other sections to paddle along Cold Stream than the Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River section. Getting some good exercise
    and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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
nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm days of summer at Cold Stream temperatures are frequently in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; through the dark hours in the winter at Cold Stream temperatures descend to the-10's.
 
The amount of precipitation that falls at Cold Stream is close to the national average; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month.

Cold Stream, Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 11.5 miles
Average Gradient: 65 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.46139
Longitude: -70.04651

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.33629
Longitude: -69.96791

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Current weather conditions at Cold Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
19 miles away
12 and older are charged as an adult. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved atv trails, s...

Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield
24 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...

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
36 miles away
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cold Stream.
 Whitewater Near Cold Stream:
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Dead River, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River)
Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township)
Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream)
Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream)
Austin Stream, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)
 Ski Areas Near Cold Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 27 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 38 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 41 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 42 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 50 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 58 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 64 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 69 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 74 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 81 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cold Stream:
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 19 miles away
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 24 miles away
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 36 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 47 miles away
Budget Host Airport Inn Waterville, Waterville , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cold Stream:
Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 10 miles away
Loon Echo Campground, Jackman, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Cold Stream:
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 12 miles away
Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Cold Stream

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