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Hazard ME Class V

Hell’s Gate/Waterworks

Souadabscook Stream - Manning Mill Bridge to Rt.1A in Hampden · ME

American Whitewater 44.7508, -68.8361

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Gauge Conditions

Penobscot River at Bangor, Maine Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Hell’s Gate/Waterworks
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This rapid is bellow the Main Rd bridge in Hampden, boater usually take out right before the bridge but if you are going to drop this LOOK AT IT FIRST!! This rapid is tidal dependent as well as flow dependent. Even if it looked solid when you set shuttle it doesn’t mean it’s good to go. Because it varies so much there isn’t a clear line. Scout first then run whatever looks good. The good news is there is an enormous bay to collect your gear after the show is over.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
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Manning Mill Bridge to Rt.1A in Hampden
Souadabscook Stream
III+(IV) 3.2 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater