Maine Outdoors - Maine Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting is a hugely thrilling experience, and can be fun for the entire family. However, it pays to learn something about the kinds of rapids you will be navigating. Rapids range in difficulty from Class I to Class VI. A description of these ratings, as stated by the American Whitewater Affiliation, is set forth on the Rapids Classification page. Links are provided therein to find classifications for Maine river rapids.
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Day |
Date |
Release |
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Saturday |
5 May |
Cancelled |
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Saturday |
12 May |
7000 cfs+ |
|
Sunday |
27 May |
5000 cfs |
|
Saturday |
2 June |
5500 cfs+ |
|
Sunday |
3 June |
1300 cfs |
|
Saturday |
9 June |
3500 cfs |
|
Sunday |
10 June |
2400 cfs |
|
Saturday |
23 June |
1800 cfs |
|
Sunday |
24 June |
1300 cfs |
|
Saturday |
7 July |
1800 cfs |
|
Sunday |
8 July |
1300 cfs |
|
Saturday |
21 July |
2400 cfs |
|
Sunday |
22 July |
1800 cfs |
|
Saturday |
11 August |
2400 cfs |
|
Sunday |
12 August |
1800 cfs |
|
Sunday |
2 September |
5500 cfs |
|
Saturday |
15 September |
3500 cfs |
|
Saturday |
6 October |
Full Open to 6000 cfs |
Note 1: Release ends at 1 p.m.
Note 2: Water releases from the dam will be as necessary to provide the above flows directly below Spencer stream.
Note 3: These flows may change without notice due to license requirements and/or water conditions at the time of the scheduled flow.
Source: Nextera Energy/Kennebec Water Power Company (May 5, 2012)
Maine Rafting Association
Description: Association of Maine professional whitewater outfitters. Members offer trips on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead Rivers. Website offers brief river descriptions (with rapids classifications) and additional information.
North Country Rivers
36 Main Street
Bingham, ME 04920
Phone: (800) 348-8871
Description: North Country Rivers is Maine's premier outfitter for whitewater rafting vacations on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead Rivers. All equipment provided, along with meals and lodging. A whitewater experience that will truly bring the family together.