Maine whitewater, Orbeton Stream Franklin county, Barnjum Stream to Sandy River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4.8 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Orbeton Stream is 4.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. 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. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Briefly about the general area: While you're   here at Orbeton Stream you will meet lots of folks from close by Phillips, and striking scenery and good skiing is what you obtain at Saddleback. Orbeton Stream is right by the Piazza Rock Trail, and a trip to Mt. Blue State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. This river has so much to offer. Take a hike on the Brook Trail. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Orbeton Stream, and the overnight is a little cooler of course, generally in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's, and night lows in the-10's for Orbeton Stream. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Orbeton Stream. Orbeton Stream, Barnjum Stream to Sandy River 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 Orbeton Stream.   Whitewater Near Orbeton Stream: Orbeton Stream, Franklin County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Sandy River, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Sandy River, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Sandy River, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Sandy River, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Bowley Brook, Franklin County, 10 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Cupsuptic River, Oxford County, 14 miles away       Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls) Temple Stream, Franklin County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River)   Ski Areas Near Orbeton Stream: Saddleback, Maine , 9 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 11 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Titcomb, Maine , 20 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 21 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 32 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Sunday River, Maine , 37 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 37 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Shawnee Peak, Maine , 49 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 63 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs   Hotels Near Orbeton Stream: Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 21 miles away Mount Blue Motel, Farmington , 21 miles away Colonial Valley Motel, Farmington , 21 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 25 miles away Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Orbeton Stream: Poplar Ridge Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Stratton, 5 miles away Spaulding Mt Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Kingfield, 7 miles away Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Orbeton Stream: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin , 8 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin , 12 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin , 13 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin , 13 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Orbeton Stream: Mt. Blue State Park, Maine , 7 miles away Rangeley Lake State Park, Maine , 21 miles away Grafton Notch State Park, Maine , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Orbeton Stream: Sugarloaf Golf Club, Carrabassett Valley , 11 miles away Evergreen Golf Club & Golf School, Rangeley , 14 miles away Oakdale Country Club, Mexico , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Orbeton Stream Webb Lake, Franklin , 9 miles away Haley Pond, Franklin , 15 miles away Mountain Pond, Franklin , 16 miles away