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Playspot ME Class III+

Haydens Rapid

Dead - Spencer Falls to West Forks · ME

American Whitewater 45.3121, -70.1695

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Gauge Conditions

Dead River near Dead River, Maine Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 13,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Haydens Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Haydens is a tough rapid, as the river narrows significantly here.  At higher levels it full of huge holes and waves.  The cleanest route is start right-of-center, work a little to the left, the head back right of center towards the bottom. Nice play hole on river right just above pourover. Be careful, big wide eddy below the drop.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
3.2 mi
Directions
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Spencer Falls to West Forks
Dead
II-III(IV) 14.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater