Maine whitewater - Sandy River, Franklin County Franklin county, Smalls Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     0.1 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you     glad you came. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Smalls Falls section is just one of many. The Smalls Falls section of Sandy River is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Sandy River are pretty good. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The scenic beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Sandy River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Sandy River tend to be in the 0's. Sandy River sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February.   Sandy River, Smalls Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 0.1 miles Average Gradient: 650 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.51527 Longitude: -70.31051 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.51472 Longitude: -70.30954 Paddler input for Sandy River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy River, Maine Local climate location: RUMFORD 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 6 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 11 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... Residence Inn Auburn, Auburn 20 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott? is the extended-stay hotel that helps you feel connected while away from home and maintain a balance of work and life. Our homelike surroundings invite you to relax, and our...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Sandy River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sandy River, 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 Sandy River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy River.   Whitewater Near Sandy River: Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River) Temple Stream, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield) Sandy River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Sandy River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Sandy River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Swift River, Oxford County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Titcomb, Maine , 12 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 19 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 21 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 26 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 27 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 28 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 37 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 41 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 49 miles away, 620 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 60 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 6 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 11 miles away Residence Inn Auburn, Auburn , 20 miles away Econo Lodge Auburn, Auburn , 21 miles away Travelodge Lewiston, Lewiston , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Where The Heck R We Campground, Jay, 3 miles away Rol-lin Hills Campground, Livermore, 6 miles away Honey Run Beach and Campgrounds, Peru, 8 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Brook Trail, Franklin County , 19 miles away