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.
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