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Rapid ME Class IV

Third Drop

Royal - Yarmouth Historical Society to Town Landing · ME

American Whitewater 43.8018, -70.1829

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Gauge Conditions

Royal River at Yarmouth, Maine Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 100,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Third Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Second dam of the run at Sparhawk Mill. The dam can sometimes be run but isn't recommended. Put in as close below the dam as possible to maximize distance. There is a nice play wave at the end of this rapid at higher flows. Park in the lot behind Sparhawk Mill for a fun park and play.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.7 mi
Directions
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Yarmouth Historical Society to Town Landing
Royal
IV 1.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater