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
The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Sandy River have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch of Sandy River in Franklin County is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all
set. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Smalls Falls to South Branch section is just one
of many. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Sandy River is right by the Piazza Rock Trail, and the slopes of Saddleback are so inviting noone can resist. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors exciting things the White Mountains has to offer. A common amount of rain falls here at Sandy River; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here; February is the
month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Sandy River usually tend to be in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Sandy River tend to be in the-10's.
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