Maine whitewater - Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County
Waldo Lincoln
county,
Sheepscot Pond to Somerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 4 miles
The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This stretch of Sheepscot River in Maine is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Waldo Lincoln County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Sheepscot Pond to Somerville stretch is one of many paddling stretches
in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Augusta-Waterville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Sheepscot River; all through November this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. At Sheepscot River all through the summer highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Sheepscot River fall into the 0's.
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