Maine whitewater - Spencer Stream, Somerset County

Somerset county, Logging Br to Dead River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles
  The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch of Spencer Stream in Somerset County is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. 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. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip.
    The natural beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for
that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Spencer Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Logging Br to Dead River section is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Spencer Stream you can take a hike along the Fire Warden Trail. Summertime highs at Spencer Stream regularly tend to be in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Spencer Stream dipping down into the-10's
 
through winter nights.
Spencer Stream gets a normal amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most while February is typically the driest month.

Spencer Stream, Logging Br to Dead River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3125
Longitude: -70.33917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.30389
Longitude: -70.22612

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Current weather conditions at Spencer Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: JACKMAN 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Spencer Stream.
 Whitewater Near Spencer Stream:
Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream)
Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge)
Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River)
Dead River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)
Carrabasset, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield)
Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff)
Cupsuptic River, Oxford County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls)
Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River)
Cold Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)
Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream)
 Ski Areas Near Spencer Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 12 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 24 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 33 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 42 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 53 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 54 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 56 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 57 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 69 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 71 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Spencer Stream:
Bar Harbor Holiday Inn, Kingfield , 12 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Kingfield , 12 miles away
Carrabassett Inn, Kingfield , 12 miles away
Judson's Sugarloaf Motel, Kingfield , 12 miles away
Spillover Motel, Stratton , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spencer Stream:
Loon Echo Campground, Jackman, 13 miles away
Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 14 miles away
Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Spencer Stream:
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 9 miles away
Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 11 miles away
Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away
Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Spencer Stream

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