Franklin
county,
Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 17 miles
The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section of Sandy River is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Since you're on this site you are
probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have
a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Sandy River typically tend to be in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 20's with temperatures
at Sandy River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. Sandy River commonly gets lots of rain; November is when you get the most rain here; February meanwhile is the driest month.
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