Maine whitewater - Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County Somerset county, Pierce Pond to Kennebec River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.5 miles   This section of Pierce Pond Stream is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Pierce Pond Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Pierce Pond to Kennebec River stretch is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. 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. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Pierce Pond Stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: During the warmest time of the year, highs typically are in the 70's at Pierce Pond Stream while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Pierce Pond Stream. Pierce Pond Stream gets a normal amount of rainfall; the month with most of the snow is November, and the driest month is February. Near Pierce Pond Stream you locate the Arnolds Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail.   Pierce Pond Stream, Pierce Pond to Kennebec River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 183 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.2402 Longitude: -70.0545 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.23559 Longitude: -70.0022 Paddler input for Pierce Pond Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pierce Pond Stream, Maine Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 13 miles away FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a... Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 16 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... Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton 32 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 Pierce Pond Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pierce Pond 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Pierce Pond Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pierce Pond Stream.   Whitewater Near Pierce Pond Stream: Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Dead River, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)   Ski Areas Near Pierce Pond Stream: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 21 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 30 miles away, 350 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 525 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 37 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 52 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 54 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 56 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 63 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 68 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 79 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pierce Pond Stream: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 13 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 16 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 32 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 35 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pierce Pond Stream: Enchanted Outfitters & Lodge, West Forks, 6 miles away Northern Outdoors, The Forks, 6 miles away Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Pierce Pond Stream: Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 5 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 20 miles away