Maine whitewater, Dead River - South Branch Franklin county, Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7.5 miles   This section of Dead River - South Branch in Maine is 7.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding.     You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way   the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is glorious here at Dead River - South Branch, you can go for a hike along the Bigelow Range Trail, and skiing at Saddleback is one of those things you just should do. Here at Dead River - South Branch you'll probably meet some folks from Stratton; on a glorious day you can take a hike along the Piazza Rock Trail. This is a great river. Throughout the warm months highs here at Dead River - South Branch get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. Dead River - South Branch, Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff 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 Dead River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Dead River - South Branch: Cupsuptic River, Oxford County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Parlin Pond Stream, Somerset County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parlin Gorge) Sandy River, Franklin County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Sandy River, Franklin County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Spencer Stream, Somerset County, 14 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County, 15 miles away       Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Moose River - South Branch, Franklin County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Peaked Mtn to Skinner)   Ski Areas Near Dead River - South Branch: Saddleback, Maine , 9 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 13 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 28 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Titcomb, Maine , 32 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 39 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 51 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Shawnee Peak, Maine , 57 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 63 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Dead River - South Branch: The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 32 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 34 miles away Mount Blue Motel, Farmington , 34 miles away Colonial Valley Motel, Farmington , 34 miles away Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Dead River - South Branch: Black Arrow Lodge, Eustis, 5 miles away King & Bartlett Lake Camp, Eustis, 5 miles away Bigelow Preserve Private Reserve Land - Trout Brook, Stratton, 6 miles away   Trails Near Dead River - South Branch: Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin , 7 miles away Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin , 11 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset , 13 miles away Morrell Trail, Franklin , 17 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Dead River - South Branch: Rangeley Lake State Park, Maine , 18 miles away Mt. Blue State Park, Maine , 21 miles away Grafton Notch State Park, Maine , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Dead River - South Branch: Evergreen Golf Club & Golf School, Rangeley , 11 miles away Sugarloaf Golf Club, Carrabassett Valley , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Dead River - South Branch Loon Lake, Franklin , 12 miles away Bugeye Pond, Franklin , 12 miles away Haley Pond, Franklin , 14 miles away