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Rapid ME Class III+

Abol

Penobscot, W. Branch - Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag · ME

American Whitewater 45.8406, -68.9904

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Gauge Conditions

E. Br. Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Abol
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

After paddling another couple miles of flatwater Abol bridge is a welcome sight. Just below the bridge is Abol rapid. Abol is a short rapid but has many very wide holes to punch.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
9.5 mi
Directions
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Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag
Penobscot, W. Branch
III-V 13.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater