Somerset
county,
Stony Brook to Michael Stream section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 5 miles
The natural beauty of Somerset County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Stony Brook to Michael Stream section of Sandy Stream in Somerset County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in
other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Sandy Stream with overnight lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Sandy Stream tend to be in the 0's. The amount
of rainfall that falls at Sandy Stream is close to the national average; November is when you get the most snow here, and February is when it's the driest. If you're here at Sandy Stream, checking out The Ledges is a must, and if the weather is splendid, you can go for a hike along the Arnolds Trail.
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