Access Site
ME
Take Out
City: Abbot, ME
County: Piscataquis
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 45.18655000, -69.44695300
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II(III)
Take-out
Piscataquis River - Blanchard to Upper Abbott
30 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 200.00-400.00 cfs
Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine
Whitewater Runs on Piscataquis River
3 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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I-II(III)
Take-out at this location
Blanchard to Upper Abbott
10.7 mi
30 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (15.3 mi to put-in)
Dover-Foxcroft 18.5 mi to Derby, 9 mi to Medford
28.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (41.9 mi from take-out)
Medford to Maxfield
0.5 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Abbot take-out on the Piscataquis River provides access to a significant whitewater section of this large, powerful river system in north-central Maine. The Piscataquis River maintains an average gradient of 6.7 feet per mile with substantial water volume averaging 2,819 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for experienced whitewater paddlers. The take-out location sits at approximately 44 feet elevation, part of a river system that drops 441 feet over its 65.4-mile course before joining the Penobscot River.
This is a take-out access point, meaning it serves as an exit location for paddlers completing a whitewater run. The average water velocity of 2.5 feet per second combined with the moderate gradient indicates fast-moving current typical of Class II-III whitewater conditions. Boaters using this take-out should be comfortable with swift water conditions and have appropriate whitewater paddling skills. The river's high average flow and significant drop make it a dynamic waterway that can vary considerably with seasonal water levels and recent precipitation.
Paddlers planning trips on this section should verify current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as the Piscataquis River's substantial volume and gradient can create challenging conditions. The river is located in a remote area of Maine's North Woods, so proper planning and equipment are essential.
This is a take-out access point, meaning it serves as an exit location for paddlers completing a whitewater run. The average water velocity of 2.5 feet per second combined with the moderate gradient indicates fast-moving current typical of Class II-III whitewater conditions. Boaters using this take-out should be comfortable with swift water conditions and have appropriate whitewater paddling skills. The river's high average flow and significant drop make it a dynamic waterway that can vary considerably with seasonal water levels and recent precipitation.
Paddlers planning trips on this section should verify current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as the Piscataquis River's substantial volume and gradient can create challenging conditions. The river is located in a remote area of Maine's North Woods, so proper planning and equipment are essential.