Maine whitewater - Sandy Stream, Somerset County 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. Sandy Stream, Stony Brook to Michael Stream road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.0867 Longitude: -70.0569 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.02529 Longitude: -70.0506 Paddler input for Sandy Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy Stream, Maine Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Sandy Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Stream.   Whitewater Near Sandy Stream: Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Carrabasset, Franklin Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 20 miles long (Kingfield to US201A) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Dead River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sandy Stream: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 18 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 21 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 33 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 33 miles away, 525 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 45 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 48 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 56 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 60 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 62 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 72 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy Stream: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 8 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 12 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 23 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 26 miles away Budget Host Airport Inn Waterville, Waterville , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy Stream: Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 3 miles away Gilman Pond Campground, New Portland, 5 miles away Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 9 miles away   Trails Near Sandy Stream: Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 6 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 18 miles away