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   This stretch of Orbeton Stream in Maine is 4.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. 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 rivers here are not very demanding. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and spending     some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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 wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Orbeton Stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: At Orbeton Stream all through the days of summer highs are in the 70's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows in the-10's for Orbeton Stream. The amount of rain that falls at Orbeton Stream is close to the national average; August is when you get the most rain here while February is ordinarily 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 Paddler input for Orbeton Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Orbeton Stream, Maine Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 18 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 18 miles away Wilson Lake Inn invites you to enjoy the peace, serenity and service that will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a truly inspirational place to rest after a long work day, an unparalleled sum... Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton 21 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Orbeton Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Orbeton Stream, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       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, 2000 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, 525 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 63 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Orbeton Stream: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 18 miles away 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   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