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The Letter S (Sunday River)
Newry, Maine
Locally named S-bend swim hole on the Sunday River in Newry, Maine. Informal pull-off access.
At a glance
Overview
The Letter S is a locally named S-shaped bend on the Sunday River in Newry, used as an informal summer swim hole below the ski resort. Access is through unmarked pull-offs along Sunday River Road, and the bend has a deeper outside pool with rocky shallows on the inside. The water runs cold and picks up fast after rain.
- Also known as
- Letter S swim hole
- County
- Oxford
- Region
- Maine Lakes & Mountains
- Water type
- River pool
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Bethel, follow Route 2 / Sunday River Road toward the ski resort and scout pull-offs near the mapped S-bend. There is no sign; walk down the bank and pick a safe entry on the inside of the bend.
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