Somerset
county,
Stony Brook to Michael Stream section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 5 miles
The Stony Brook to Michael Stream stretch of Sandy Stream is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking
in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The campgrounds here at Sandy Stream are pretty good. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Stony Brook to Michael
Stream section is just one of many.
Briefly about the general area: Sandy Stream gets a common amount of annual rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that snows the most; the driest month of the year is February. A cool spot to stop by near Sandy Stream is The Ledges, and good hiking is available along the Arnolds Trail. Throughout the summertime months, highs commonly are in the 70's at Sandy Stream. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Sandy Stream.
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