Maine whitewater, Cupsuptic River Oxford county, Big Canyon to Big Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     8 miles   This stretch of Cupsuptic River in Oxford County is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Big Canyon     to Big Falls section is one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Oxford County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up   quick. Briefly about the general area: There's delightful hiking along the Morrell Trail; during your journey here you'll meet some folks from Eustis for sure. Don't leave Cupsuptic River without first going for a hike along the Bigelow Range Trail. Cupsuptic River gets a normal amount of yearly rain. July is when you get the most rain here; February is when it's the driest. For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Cupsuptic River, high temperatures frequently get into the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the-10's for Cupsuptic River. Cupsuptic River, Big Canyon to Big Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cupsuptic River.   Whitewater Near Cupsuptic River: Moose River - South Branch, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Peaked Mtn to Skinner) Cupsuptic River, Oxford County, 10 miles away       Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge) Spencer Stream, Somerset County, 13 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream) Kennebago River, Franklin Oxford County, 19 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Kennebago Lake to Bridge) Dead River - North Branch, Franklin County, 19 miles away       Class I-III - 19 miles long (Chain Lakes to Eustis) Dead River, Somerset County, 21 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)   Ski Areas Near Cupsuptic River: Saddleback, Maine , 18 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 20 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Titcomb, Maine , 41 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Sunday River, Maine , 46 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 47 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 60 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Shawnee Peak, Maine , 64 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 68 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Cupsuptic River: The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 39 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 42 miles away Mount Blue Motel, Farmington , 42 miles away Colonial Valley Motel, Farmington , 42 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 46 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cupsuptic River: Black Arrow Lodge, Eustis, 5 miles away King & Bartlett Lake Camp, Eustis, 5 miles away Cathedral Pines Camping Area, Eustis, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cupsuptic River: Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin , 12 miles away Morrell Trail, Franklin , 12 miles away Arnold Pond Trail, Franklin , 14 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset , 18 miles away Arnold Trail, Franklin , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Cupsuptic River: Rangeley Lake State Park, Maine , 22 miles away Mt. Blue State Park, Maine , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cupsuptic River: Evergreen Golf Club & Golf School, Rangeley , 17 miles away Sugarloaf Golf Club, Carrabassett Valley , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Cupsuptic River Bugeye Pond, Franklin , 5 miles away Round Pond, Franklin , 12 miles away Loon Lake, Franklin , 16 miles away