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Rapid ME Class IV

Whale's Tail

Carrabassett River - Redington Road to Airport (ME)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Whale's Tail
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

if portaging Baileys this is the crux of the run. A large eddy immediately river left below the 1st rapid after portage, signifies the top of Whales Tail. Pull out here and scout Whales Tale. At high flows the hole at the bottom gets very beefy. Start center and work right to avoid the hole on the bottom in the center to the right.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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Redington Road to Airport
Carrabassett River
III-IV(V) 1.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater