Maine whitewater - Cupsuptic River, Oxford County Oxford county, Big Canyon to Big Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     8 miles   This stretch of Cupsuptic River in Oxford County is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Cupsuptic River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Big Canyon to Big Falls stretch is the only one. The campgrounds here at Cupsuptic River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the long summer days, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Cupsuptic River with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's while Cupsuptic River night low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. The annual rainfall here at Cupsuptic River is about average; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is February.   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. Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 31 miles away Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert... 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 40 miles away Wilson Lake Inn invites you to enjoy the peace, serenity and service that will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a truly inspirational place to rest after a long work day, an unparalleled sum...   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, 2000 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, 525 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cupsuptic River: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 31 miles away 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   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