2) Lower Kennebec: Carry Brook to the Forks

Often run as a continuation of the upper Gorge run of the Kennebec especially for larger water craft such as rafts. The put in is down a long steep staircase to the waters edge at Carry Brook. The river from this point down is generally class II and quickwater. The biggest rapid (Big Black Brook Rapid) comes shortly after the put in. Each rapid thereafter is easier to negotiate. Take out just before the bridge at the Forks on either the right or left banks. The river right takeout by the Ball field is easier. ### Technical info ``` Put in elevation........706' Take out elevation......574' Total drop..............132' Average drop/mile.......17' Distance................7.8 miles River width average.....50' River geology...........Slate ledge River water quality.....Good, clarity good. Scenery.................Excellent, isolated wilderness river Wildlife................Deer, moose, osprey, eagles. ```