Kennebec River, Maine
| Price |
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| Class of Rapids |
III-IV+ |
| Trip Miles |
12 miles or less |
| Trip Duration |
1 to 2 days |
| Season |
May-September |
| Raft Type |
Paddle Raft, Inflatable Kayak |
| River Sections |
Kennebec Gorge, Harris Station to West Forks |
| Nearby Towns |
West Forks (ME) |
| Driving Times |
Portland (ME): 3 hours, Quebec City (Canada): 2.5 hours |
| Recommended For |
Intermediate, Families, Tubing & Duckies, Summer |
The Kennebec is one of the last Maine rivers to be tamed, and with the dismantling of Edwards Dam, one of the first to be freed. The run from Carry Brook to the Forks combines steep gorges and galloping whitewater. Long considered unrunnable, commercial outfitters with modern equipment have turned this run from lethal to playful. Controlled water releases from the Harris Station Dam throughout the season make for some big, dependable action. Beyond big rapids like Three Sisters, Alley Way, and Magic Falls, summer highlights include cooling dips and hikes at Dead Stream and 90-foot Moxie falls. You might also be lucky enough to spot river otters, eagles, and even runs of Atlantic Salmon.
* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
