Maine whitewater - Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County Franklin county, Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7.5 miles   This section of Dead River - South Branch in Maine is 7.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff stretch is just one of them. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great     attractions for lots of people. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Dead River - South Branch gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most snow, and the driest of the months is February. Summertime highs at Dead River - South Branch   typically tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 20's; nighttime lows during the winter for Dead River - South Branch tend to be in the 0's. Don't leave Dead River - South Branch without first going for a hike along the Bigelow Range Trail. Dead River - South Branch, Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.10499 Longitude: -70.52862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.15333 Longitude: -70.46361 Paddler input for Dead River - South Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dead River - South Branch, Maine Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 25 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 31 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... The Perennial Inn, Rumford 32 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Dead River - South Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dead River - South Branch, 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 Dead River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dead River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Dead River - South Branch: Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Cupsuptic River, Oxford County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls) Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge) Dead River - North Branch, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 19 miles long (Chain Lakes to Eustis) Sandy River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Sandy River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Moose River - South Branch, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Peaked Mtn to Skinner)   Ski Areas Near Dead River - South Branch: Saddleback, Maine , 9 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 13 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 28 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 32 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 39 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 51 miles away, 240 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 57 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 63 miles away, 525 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dead River - South Branch: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 25 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 31 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 32 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 34 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dead River - South Branch: Black Arrow Lodge, Eustis, 5 miles away King & Bartlett Lake Camp, Eustis, 5 miles away Natanis Point Campground, Eustis, 5 miles away   Trails Near Dead River - South Branch: Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 11 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 13 miles away Morrell Trail, Franklin County , 17 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 19 miles away