Maine whitewater - Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. 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. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Little Spencer
    Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream stretch is the only one. This stretch of Little Spencer Stream is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature
are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Little Spencer Stream, and the night is a little colder of course, usually in the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are regularly in the 20's while Little Spencer Stream overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's.
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Little Spencer Stream; most of the rain falls during July, and February is the month with the least moisture.
 

Little Spencer Stream, Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3647
Longitude: -70.27511

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.31639
Longitude: -70.24521

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Current weather conditions at Little Spencer Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield
20 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...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
29 miles away
FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton
36 miles away
We offer free wireless high speed internet and plasma TV in all rooms. We have an exercise room, deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, and indoor whirlpool on site. Our property is close t...



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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 Little Spencer Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Spencer Stream.
 Whitewater Near Little Spencer Stream:
Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River)
Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River)
Dead River, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)
Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge)
Carrabasset, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
Cupsuptic River, Oxford County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff)
Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township)
 Ski Areas Near Little Spencer Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 14 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 27 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 34 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 52 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 56 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 59 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 59 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 67 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 73 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Spencer Stream:
Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 20 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 29 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 36 miles away
Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 36 miles away
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Spencer Stream:
Loon Echo Campground, Jackman, 11 miles away
Jackman Trading Post, Jackman, 13 miles away
John's Four Season Accomodations, Jackman, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Little Spencer Stream:
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 11 miles away
Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 12 miles away
Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Spencer Stream

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