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Maine whitewater, Pierce Pond Stream
Somerset
county,
Pierce Pond to Kennebec River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 3.5 miles
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The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The Pierce Pond to Kennebec River stretch of Pierce Pond Stream in Somerset County is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down |
Pierce Pond Stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The starting location is a short drive from Augusta-Waterville,
| please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You | |
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can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Arnolds Trail is always a great adventure, and there are plenty of folks from Caratunk here at Pierce
Pond Stream. Summertime highs at Pierce Pond Stream commonly tend to be in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while the cold winter nights
at Pierce Pond Stream are in the 0's. The yearly rain here at Pierce Pond Stream is about average. During November this area sees the most snow, and the driest month is February.
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Pierce Pond Stream, Pierce Pond to Kennebec River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Pierce Pond Stream. |
| Ski Areas Near Pierce Pond Stream:
Sugarloaf USA, Maine
, 21 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs |
Titcomb, Maine
, 30 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Eaton Mountain, Maine
, 36 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs |
Saddleback, Maine
, 37 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs |
Black Mountain, Maine
, 52 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs |
Big Squaw, Maine
, 54 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Lost Valley, Maine
, 56 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs |
Mount Abram, Maine
, 63 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs |
Sunday River, Maine
, 68 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs |
Shawnee Peak, Maine
, 79 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs |
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| Hotels Near Pierce Pond Stream:
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
, 13 miles away |
Colonial Valley Motel, Farmington
, 31 miles away |
Mount Blue Motel, Farmington
, 31 miles away |
The Towne Motel, Skowhegan
, 31 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton
, 32 miles away |
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