Maine whitewater - Cupsuptic River, Oxford County

Oxford county, Big Canyon to Big Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     8 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This is the only paddling section along Cupsuptic River. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large
    number of good rivers. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The Big Canyon to Big Falls stretch of Cupsuptic River in Maine is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section.

Briefly
about the general area:
All through the long summer days highs here at Cupsuptic River get into the 70's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and overnight lows all through the wintertime for Cupsuptic River tend to be in the-10's.
Cupsuptic River is a good place of common precipitation; during the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is regularly the driest month.
 

Cupsuptic River, Big Canyon to Big Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 88 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.10866
Longitude: -70.52955

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.50659
Longitude: -70.53284

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Current weather conditions at Cupsuptic River, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Perennial Inn, Rumford
39 miles away
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40 miles away
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42 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Cupsuptic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cupsuptic River.
 Whitewater Near Cupsuptic River:
Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge)
Dead River - North Branch, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 19 miles long (Chain Lakes to Eustis)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff)
Moose River - South Branch, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Peaked Mtn to Skinner)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill)
Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River)
Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream)
Kennebago River, Franklin Oxford County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Kennebago Lake to Bridge)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch)
Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River)
 Ski Areas Near Cupsuptic River:
Saddleback, Maine , 18 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 20 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 41 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 46 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 47 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 60 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 64 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 68 miles away, 620 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cupsuptic River:
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 39 miles away
Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 40 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 42 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 46 miles away
Sunday River, Newry , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cupsuptic River:
Black Arrow Lodge, Eustis, 5 miles away
King & Bartlett Lake Camp, Eustis, 5 miles away
Natanis Point Campground, Eustis, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Cupsuptic River:
Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 12 miles away
Morrell Trail, Franklin County , 12 miles away
Arnold Pond Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 18 miles away
Arnold Trail, Franklin County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Cupsuptic River

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