Maine whitewater, Pierce Pond Stream Somerset county, Pierce Pond to Kennebec River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.5 miles   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   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. Pierce Pond Stream, Pierce Pond to Kennebec 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 Pierce Pond Stream.   Whitewater Near Pierce Pond Stream: Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Whitewater Outfitter - New England Outdoor Center, Somerset County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Northern Outdoors, -blank- County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County, 3 miles away       Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Whitewater Outfitter - Moxie Outdoor Adventures, -blank- County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Adventure Bound, Somerset County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Professional River Runners of Maine, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Three Rivers Whitewater, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater., Somerset County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Outdoors Northern, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   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   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   Campgrounds Near Pierce Pond Stream: Pierce Pond Lean-to - Appalachian Trail, Rockwood, 2 miles away Northern Outdoors, The Forks, 3 miles away Enchanted Outfitters & Lodge, West Forks, 6 miles away   Trails Near Pierce Pond Stream: Arnolds Trail, Somerset , 5 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Pierce Pond Stream: Mt. Blue State Park, Maine , 35 miles away Lily Bay State Park, Maine , 37 miles away   Lakes Near Pierce Pond Stream Otter Pond, Somerset , 2 miles away Flagstaff Lake, Somerset , 12 miles away Grace Pond, Somerset , 16 miles away