Maine whitewater - Little River, York County

York county, US202 to Lord Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     4 miles
  The nature scenery of York County and the water flowing gracefully down Little River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The US202 to Lord Road stretch of Little River in Maine is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others
    too. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no
problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Little River. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Little River a rather wet site; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that rains the most while January is typically the driest month.
Throughout the warm days of summer at Little River temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. Summer night lows dip down
 
to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; nighttime lows through the wintertime for Little River tend to be in the 0's.

Little River, US202 to Lord Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.42419
Longitude: -70.8512

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 0
Longitude: 0

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Current weather conditions at Little River, Maine
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Local climate location: TAMWORTH 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sanford Inn, Sanford
8 miles away
The Sanford Inn is conveniently located on Route 109, just 8 miles off I-95 exit 19. All our guest are spacious and newly renovated. We are 75 miles north of Boston, 28 miles from Kittery Outlet shopp...

Sanford/Kennebunkport Super 8 Motel, Sanford
10 miles away
The Super 8 Sanford, ME off of Interstate 95 at Exit 19, just 10 short minutes from Wells Beach. The Super 8 Sanford, ME is just minutes to Coastal Areas, Wells Beach, Old Orchard Beach, and many Res...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Dover
10 miles away
Our rooms have many amenities including, wireless high speed Internet access in every room, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron, and ironing board. You may also choose to stay in one of our luxurious suite...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River.
 Whitewater Near Little River:
Little River, York County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Stackpole Bridge to Hubbard Road)
Great Works River, York County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Brattle Street to Leighs Mill Pond)
Little Ossipee River, York County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Balch Pond to Saco River)
Ossipee River, Oxford York County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (North Highway border to Saco River)
Ossipee River, Carroll County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls Maine)
Saco River, York County , 21 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips)
Saco River, Cumberland County , 23 miles away, Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls)
Atlantic Ocean, -blank- County , 23 miles away, Class I(V) - 1 miles long (Jenness Beach)
Suncook River, Belknap County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Suncook dam to Center Barnstead)
 Ski Areas Near Little River:
King Pine, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 32 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Bradford, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 42 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 49 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little River:
Sanford Inn, Sanford , 8 miles away
Sanford/Kennebunkport Super 8 Motel, Sanford , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Dover , 10 miles away
Dover - Days Inn Durham/Downtown, Dover , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ROCHESTER, Rochester , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River:
B and B Family Camping, Lebanon, 1 miles away
Salmon Falls River RV Resort, Lebanon, 1 miles away
Heavenlee Acres Campground, Lebanon, 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Little River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Little River

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