Maine whitewater - Sandy River, White Mountains, Franklin County Franklin county, Smalls Falls to South Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.5 miles   Today I finished a kayak trip from Strong, Maine and took out at Osoola Park in Norridgewock. It took a day and three quarters. The bridge in New Sharon is by far  the largest waves just under the bridge. Tired arms went through that at the near end of day. The water after that is fast for about an hour after that. Need to pay attention. Says Joe The Smalls Falls to South Branch stretch of Sandy River in Maine is 5.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Maine scenery and the beautiful     way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Smalls Falls to South Branch section is just one   of many. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Sandy River you can take a hike along the Piazza Rock Trail; brilliant skiing awaits you at Saddleback. For the period of the summer at Sandy River temperatures are frequently in the 70's; the nighttime is a bit chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and night lows at Sandy River all through the wintertime generally dip into the-10's. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the White Mountains. Sandy River is a good location of common rain; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. Sandy River, Smalls Falls to South Branch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.85869 Longitude: -70.5169 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.84889 Longitude: -70.43531 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, White Mountains, Maine Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 20 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... The Perennial Inn, Rumford 21 miles away The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. Serene instrumental music... Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 23 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...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. 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. 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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: Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Sandy River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Swift River, Oxford County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Sandy River, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Sandy River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Saddleback, Maine , 6 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 15 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 17 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 23 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 28 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 32 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 38 miles away, 240 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 45 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 58 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 20 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 21 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 23 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 24 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Dummer's Beach, Weld, 9 miles away Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 12 miles away Coos Canyon Cabins and Campground, Roxbury, 13 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 4 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 8 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away Angel Falls Trail, Franklin County , 16 miles away