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Maine whitewater - Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County
Oxford
county,
Headwaters to Buckfield section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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The put-in location is a short drive from Lewiston-Auburn, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Headwaters to Buckfield section is one of them. Whether |
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you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove
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Briefly about the general area:
Nezinscot River - West Branch sees pretty high levels of precipitation; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February. Summertime highs at Nezinscot River - West Branch frequently tend to be in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Nezinscot River - West Branch throughout the winter frequently sink into the 0's.
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Nezinscot River - West Branch, Headwaters to Buckfield road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length:
17
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.43299
Longitude: -70.533
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.29
Longitude: -70.34201
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Paddler input for Nezinscot River - West Branch, Maine:
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Current weather conditions at Nezinscot River - West Branch, Maine
Local climate location: RUMFORD 8 miles away
        
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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The Perennial Inn, Rumford
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17 miles away
The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. Serene instrumental music...
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Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton
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17 miles away
Wilson Lake Inn, formerly Whispering Pines Motel is located on the shore of beautiful Wilson Lake in Wilton, Maine. Our motel facility is ideally suited for the corporate travelers as well as families...
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Econo Lodge Auburn, Auburn
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19 miles away
The hotel is 30 minutes from the ocean and mountains. Auburn is dotted with crystal clear lakes and rivers. It is host to some of the best salmon and trout fishing in Maine. Ski, golf, enjoy live thea...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Nezinscot River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Nezinscot River - West Branch. |
| | Whitewater Near Nezinscot River - West Branch:
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Little Androscoggin River, Oxford
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris) |
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Nezinscot River, Androscoggin
County
, 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River) |
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Sandy River, Franklin
County
, 12 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls) |
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Little Androscoggin River, Oxford
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School) |
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Swift River, Oxford
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico) |
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Bowley Brook, Franklin
County
, 16 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) |
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Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill) |
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Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302) |
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Crooked River, Oxford
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford) |
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Wilson Stream, Franklin
County
, 22 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Nezinscot River - West Branch:
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Lost Valley, Maine
, 16 miles away, 240 vertical feet |
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Black Mountain, Maine
, 16 miles away, 1120 vertical feet |
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Mount Abram, Maine
, 19 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Titcomb, Maine
, 23 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Sunday River, Maine
, 29 miles away, 2340 vertical feet |
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Saddleback, Maine
, 30 miles away, 1830 vertical feet |
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Shawnee Peak, Maine
, 30 miles away, 1300 vertical feet |
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Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 35 miles away, 2820 vertical feet |
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Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire
, 49 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Black Mountain, New Hampshire
, 51 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Nezinscot River - West Branch:
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Mollyockett Motel & Swim Spa, Bryant Pond
, 9 miles away |
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Goodwin's Motor Inn, South Paris
, 9 miles away |
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Ledgewood Motel, Norway
, 10 miles away |
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Riverside Lodging & Rv, Mexico
, 11 miles away |
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Hotel Harris, Rumford
, 12 miles away |
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