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Put-in ME

Put In

Saco - Steep Falls (ME)

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Gauge Conditions
Saco River at Cornish, Maine Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid at Steep Falls represents a technical entry point to the Saco River's challenging section, with multiple discrete drops and complex water dynamics requiring precise boat positioning. Paddlers must carefully navigate a series of closely spaced ledge formations and potential undercuts, with minimal margin for error between potential line choices and hazardous features.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
0.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Steep Falls
Saco
I-II+(V+) 0.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater