Maine whitewater - Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County Franklin county, Number Six Road to ME 4 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     2.8 miles   This stretch of Sandy River - South Branch in Franklin County is 2.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a somewhat     short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Briefly about the general area: Near Sandy River - South Branch you stumble on the Piazza Rock Trail which is a good hiking trail. For the period of the summertime at Sandy River - South Branch highs are regularly in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 20's; overnight lows during the winter for Sandy River - South Branch tend to be in the-10's. From a rainfall point   of view Sandy River - South Branch is a quite common location; during the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is ordinarily the driest month. Sandy River - South Branch, Number Six Road to ME 4 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 2.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8222 Longitude: -70.4584 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8515 Longitude: -70.43251 Paddler input for Sandy River - South Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy River - South Branch, Maine Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 18 miles away Wilson Lake Inn invites you to enjoy the peace, serenity and service that will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a truly inspirational place to rest after a long work day, an unparalleled sum... The Perennial Inn, Rumford 22 miles away The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Sandy River - South Branch: Sandy River, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Sandy River, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Swift River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico) Sandy River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Sandy River, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River - South Branch: Saddleback, Maine , 8 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 14 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 17 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 21 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 33 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 36 miles away, 240 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 46 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 57 miles away, 620 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River - South Branch: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 18 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 22 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 22 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 32 miles away Chapman Inn, Bethel , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River - South Branch: Dummer's Beach, Weld, 7 miles away Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 12 miles away Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, 14 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River - South Branch: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 8 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 9 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 18 miles away