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
The Barnjum Stream to Sandy River stretch of Orbeton Stream in Franklin County is 4.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. 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 beautiful scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Orbeton Stream have people coming here. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby
but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Orbeton Stream than the Barnjum Stream to
Sandy River section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Orbeton Stream usually tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while Orbeton Stream overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's. Orbeton Stream gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; August is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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