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Waterfall ME Class III+

The Heaters

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

American Whitewater 45.8767, -69.1430

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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

The Heaters
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The river splits around a rock wall. Go to the right channel for a short vertical 5 foot drop. Go to the left for a more gradual rapid.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.8 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