Maine whitewater - Orbeton Stream, Franklin County

Franklin county, Barnjum Stream to Sandy River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     4.8 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Barnjum Stream to Sandy River stretch of Orbeton Stream in Maine is 4.8 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or
    kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Orbeton Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Barnjum Stream to Sandy River stretch is the only one. You might have to settle
for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Franklin County and the cool fresh water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer months highs here at Orbeton Stream get into the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Orbeton Stream plunge into the-10's.
The yearly rainfall here at Orbeton Stream is about average; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is usually the driest month.
 

Orbeton Stream, Barnjum Stream to Sandy River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 4.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9043
Longitude: -70.3966

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.85559
Longitude: -70.41781

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Current weather conditions at Orbeton Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Orbeton Stream.
 Whitewater Near Orbeton Stream:
Sandy River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips)
Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town)
Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill)
Carrabasset, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield)
Swift River, Oxford County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)
 Ski Areas Near Orbeton Stream:
Saddleback, Maine , 9 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 11 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 20 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 21 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 32 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 37 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 37 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 49 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 63 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Orbeton Stream:
Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 21 miles away
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 25 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 35 miles away
The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Orbeton Stream:
Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 9 miles away
Dummer's Beach, Weld, 9 miles away
Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Orbeton Stream:
Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 8 miles away
Brook Trail, Franklin County , 12 miles away
Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 13 miles away
Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 13 miles away
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away

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