Attraction: Kennebec River Gorge

The Upper Gorge is not for the faint of heart—seven miles of tumultuous whitewater whirl into Class IV rapids. A more peaceful stretch is the Lower Gorge, although the current picks up in spots.

 

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Expert Review of Kennebec River Gorge

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Active and Adventure Review of Kennebec River Gorge

Away Travel Expert: Mike Kautz

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Rafting

Active and AdventureExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• This deep gorge through black bedrock is only accessible by whitewater raft or bushwhack from the end of a logging road.
• The gorge stretches along ten miles of the river and is over 200 feet deep in places.

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Address:
Moosehead Lake (origin) off Rte. 15
Maine

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Hotels Near Kennebec River Gorge

• Chalet Moosehead Greenville Junction, - 19.1 mi.
• Pine Grove Lodge Pleasant Ridge Plantation, - 19.3 mi.
• North Country Rivers Bingham, - 19.6 mi.
• Bingham Motor Inn Bingham, - 19.7 mi.
• Blair Hill Inn Greenville, - 20.2 mi.
• The Greenville Inn Greenville, - 20.3 mi.
• Claybrook Mountain Lodge Highland Plantation, - 20.7 mi.
• Loon Echo Family Camp Jackman, - 22.3 mi.
• Sky Lodge and Sky Lodge Cabins Moose River, - 22.6 mi.
• Mountain View Resort Jackman, - 23.0 mi.