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Rapid ME Class III

First Drop

Cathance (Sagadahoc Co.) - U.S. 201 to Cathance Rd (ME)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
First Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Longest rapid on the river, scout the whole thing from the walking trail on the right for wood before running. Starts with a ~100 yard fairly mellow lead in that enters a walled gorge. Immediately after the gorge there is a small moving pool with an eddy on each side before the rapid continues. The main flow goes right, though at higher flows there is a channel on the left as well. The two channels come back together before all dumping into a hole at the bottom of the rapid that can be sticky depending on the level. Right side of the hole is good for a boof, or if you go far left you can ride around it. Total length is about 200-250 yards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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U.S. 201 to Cathance Rd
Cathance (Sagadahoc Co.)
III-IV(V) 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater