Maine whitewater - Rapid River, White Mountains, Oxford County
Oxford
county,
Pond in River to Lake Umbagog section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 5.25 miles
The Pond in River to Lake Umbagog section of Rapid River in Oxford County is 5.25 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The nature scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The wild scenery of the White Mountains is great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting a good workout
and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Pond in River to Lake
Umbagog section is the only paddling section along Rapid River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Rapid River; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. All through the summertime at Rapid River temperatures are regularly in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs
down to the 20's with temperatures at Rapid River dipping down into the-10's during winter nights. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Rapid River; Old Magalloway Trail is a glorious local trail.
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