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 Paddler input for Cupsuptic River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cupsuptic River, Maine 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Cupsuptic River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cupsuptic River, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Cupsuptic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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