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
  The beautiful scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The campgrounds here at Pierce Pond Stream are pretty good. The Pierce Pond
    to Kennebec River section is the only paddling section along Pierce Pond Stream. This section of Pierce Pond Stream in Somerset County is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly
about the general area:
High temperatures at Pierce Pond Stream during the long summer days are in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Pierce Pond Stream. Pierce Pond Stream is right by the Arnolds Trail.
Pierce Pond Stream is a good location of normal rain; November is the wettest month with most snow; February meanwhile is the driest month.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Pierce Pond Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 620 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 37 miles away, 1830 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:
Dead River Lodge, West Forks , 4 miles away
Inn By The River, West Forks , 6 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 13 miles away
Gateway Recreation & Lodging, Bingham , 13 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pierce Pond Stream:
Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 12 miles away
Gilman Pond Campground, New Portland, 14 miles away
Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Pierce Pond Stream:
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 5 miles away
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Pierce Pond Stream

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