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Maine whitewater, Parlin Pond Stream
Somerset
county,
Parlin Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 1 miles
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This section of Parlin Pond Stream in Maine is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The Parlin Gorge section is one of a few paddling |
sections in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The starting location is
| a short drive from Lewiston-Auburn, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. For all you camping | |
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people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of people from Eustis here; since you're here you can take a hike along the Bigelow Range Trail. If the weather is perfect
here at Parlin Pond Stream, you can go for a hike along the Fire Warden Trail. Parlin Pond Stream gets a normal amount of rainfall. The month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is February. At Parlin Pond
Stream through the long summer days highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while the cold winter nights at Parlin Pond Stream are in the-10's.
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Parlin Pond Stream, Parlin Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Parlin Pond Stream. |
| Whitewater Near Parlin Pond Stream:
Spencer Stream, Somerset County, 6 miles away Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) |
Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County, 11 miles away Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream) |
Cupsuptic River, Oxford County, 13 miles away Class V+ - 8 miles long (Big Canyon to Big Falls) |
Dead River, Somerset County, 14 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) |
Enchanted Stream, Somerset County, 18 miles away Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) |
Carrabasset, Franklin County, 19 miles away Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) |
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| Ski Areas Near Parlin Pond Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 16 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Saddleback, Maine
, 20 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 38 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Black Mountain, Maine
, 39 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs |
Mount Abram, Maine
, 50 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs |
Sunday River, Maine
, 51 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs |
Lost Valley, Maine
, 59 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 62 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire
, 66 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs |
Shawnee Peak, Maine
, 67 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs |
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| Hotels Near Parlin Pond Stream:
Colonial Valley Motel, Farmington
, 39 miles away |
Mount Blue Motel, Farmington
, 39 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton
, 39 miles away |
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
, 40 miles away |
The Perennial Inn, Rumford
, 43 miles away |
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| Trails Near Parlin Pond Stream:
Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin
, 9 miles away |
Fire Warden Trail, Somerset
, 13 miles away |
Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset
, 18 miles away |
Morrell Trail, Franklin
, 19 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Parlin Pond Stream
Holeb Pond, Somerset
, 12 miles away |
Bugeye Pond, Franklin
, 13 miles away |
Flagstaff Lake, Somerset
, 16 miles away |
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