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
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section of Sandy River - South Branch in Maine is 2.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of Franklin County and the water flowing gracefully
    down Sandy River - South Branch make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling section in this river system,
there are others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
On a great day at Sandy River - South Branch you can take a hike along the Piazza Rock Trail. Throughout the days of summer here at Sandy River - South Branch, high temperatures usually reach the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the
 
20's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Sandy River - South Branch dip into the-10's.
From a rainfall point of view Sandy River - South Branch is a quite common location; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest of the months is February.

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

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Current weather conditions at Sandy River - South Branch, Maine
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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...

Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield
21 miles away
Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert...

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. Serene instrumental music...



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OUTDOORS
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, 2000 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, 525 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
Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 21 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
 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

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