Maine whitewater - Kennebec River, Somerset County Somerset county, Carry Brook to Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7.8 miles   The nature scenery of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Kennebec River make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect     for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Kennebec River is a rather normal site; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February on the other hand is the driest. Moxie Falls is an inspiring spot to check out while you're here. All through the warm days of summer at Kennebec River highs are usually in the 70's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are commonly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Kennebec River are in the-10's.   Kennebec River, Carry Brook to Forks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7.8 miles Average Gradient: 17 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.42129 Longitude: -69.90651 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.32027 Longitude: -69.98195 Paddler input for Kennebec River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kennebec River, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 16 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... Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield 26 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... Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 32 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Kennebec River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kennebec 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Kennebec River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kennebec River.   Whitewater Near Kennebec River: Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 1 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Dead River, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)   Ski Areas Near Kennebec River: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 30 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 37 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 38 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 45 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 46 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 60 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 64 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 71 miles away, 1150 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 76 miles away, 2340 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kennebec River: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 16 miles away Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 26 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 32 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 44 miles away Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 44 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kennebec River: Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 13 miles away Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 20 miles away   Trails Near Kennebec River: Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Kennebec River