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 Big Canyon to Big Falls section of Cupsuptic River is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this
    state are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Oxford County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Big Canyon to Big Falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along Cupsuptic River. A good workout
and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime here at Cupsuptic River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's; nighttime lows at Cupsuptic River during the wintertime typically descend into the-10's. Cupsuptic River is a good place of typical precipitation; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest.
 

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.

Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield
23 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
39 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...

Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry
44 miles away
Located in the heart of the spectacular Jordan Bowl, the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center features 186 guest rooms and suites and almost 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Combining all...



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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:
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 23 miles away
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 39 miles away
Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry , 44 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 46 miles away
Sunday River, Newry , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cupsuptic River:
Cathedral Pines Camping Area, Eustis, 5 miles away
Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 17 miles away
Black Brook Cove Campground, Oquossoc, 20 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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