Maine whitewater - Moxie Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     1.75 miles
  The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Moxie Stream attract people from near and far. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This stretch of Moxie Stream in Maine is 1.75 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. You can
    pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,
either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Moxie Stream gets a typical amount of annual rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most; February is when it's the driest. For the duration of the warm months here at Moxie Stream, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Moxie Stream.
Moxie Falls is a pretty location to visit while you're at Moxie Stream.
 

Moxie Stream, Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 1.75 miles
Average Gradient: 116 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3609
Longitude: -69.9116

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3633
Longitude: -69.93801

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Current weather conditions at Moxie Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
15 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
27 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
31 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 Moxie Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Moxie Stream.
 Whitewater Near Moxie Stream:
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks)
Kennebec River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township)
Dead River, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)
Austin Stream, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)
Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River)
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond)
 Ski Areas Near Moxie Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 31 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 39 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 45 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 46 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 61 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 64 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 72 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 75 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 77 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Moxie Stream:
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 15 miles away
Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 27 miles away
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 31 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 43 miles away
Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 43 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Moxie Stream:
Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Moxie Stream:
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Moxie Stream

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