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Rapid ME Class III

Lower Spruce Ledge

Dead - Spencer Falls to West Forks (ME)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Dead River near Dead River, Maine Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 13,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lower Spruce Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lower Spruce Ledge is a technical Class III rapid characterized by numerous exposed rocks and tight maneuvering requirements at lower water levels. Paddlers must carefully navigate a series of ledge drops and boulder gardens, with the primary line requiring precise boat positioning to avoid potential pin spots and avoid getting caught in shallow, rocky sections. At flows below 1800 CFS, the rapid becomes increasingly bony, demanding skilled boat control and precise route selection.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
11.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Spencer Falls to West Forks
Dead
II-III(IV) 14.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater