Maine whitewater - Enchanted Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, to Dead River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     9 miles
  This section of Enchanted Stream in Maine is 9 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. 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 campgrounds here at Enchanted Stream are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers
for that. Enchanted Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the to Dead River section is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual precipitation here at Enchanted Stream is about average; the month with most of the rain is July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Through the summer months at Enchanted Stream temperatures are commonly in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. During the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's with temperatures at Enchanted Stream dipping down into the-10's through winter nights.
 

Enchanted Stream, to Dead River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.40869
Longitude: -70.16571

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3286
Longitude: -70.1067

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Current weather conditions at Enchanted Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield
18 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...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
23 miles away
12 and older are charged as an adult. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved atv trails, s...

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
45 miles away
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Enchanted Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Enchanted Stream.
 Whitewater Near Enchanted Stream:
Dead River, Somerset County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)
Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River)
Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)
Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream)
Carrabasset, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield)
 Ski Areas Near Enchanted Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 19 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 34 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 35 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 46 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 58 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 61 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 62 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 66 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 79 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Enchanted Stream:
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 18 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 23 miles away
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Enchanted Stream:
Loon Echo Campground, Jackman, 10 miles away
Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 13 miles away
Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Enchanted Stream:
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 10 miles away
Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 13 miles away
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 16 miles away
Alder Brook Trail, Somerset County , 18 miles away
Bald Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Enchanted Stream

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