Penobscot River White Water Rafting Maine

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Fantastic Penobscot River Wilderness Rafting Near Mt. Katahdin, Maine

Experience the Best Penobscot River Rafting Trip Available in Maine

Looking for awesome whitewater action? The Penobscot River has it! This full day trip combines Class IV & V action in the granite-walled Ripogenus Gorge of the Upper Penobscot River with a series of steep drops followed by pools on the Lower Penobscot section.

Northern Outdoors runs a classic top-to-bottom river rafting trip, interrupted only by a welcome grilled riverside lunch between the upper and lower sections of the Penobscot River.
We recommend ages 15 and up for the upper section because it is Class V white water. The lower section of the river below The Cribworks is suitable for kids ages 12 -14.

The scenery doesn’t get any better as you float by the base of Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak and the dominant centerpiece of Baxter State Park. It is also the northern terminus of the famous Appalachian Trail.

Why You’ll Love This River Trip

Challenging, technical rafting - similar to the famous Gauley River in West Virginia.
Dam-controlled river is consistent big water excitement all season.
Double Runs through the Class V Ripogenous Gorge section for adrenaline junkies. (Penobscot Indian name, for "Place of the Rainbow")
Big surfing fun at Amberjackmockamus
Classic swimming play spots.
The next step up in rafting after the Kennebec. Must be age 15 and up to raft the entire Penobscot River.
Kids ages 15-18 go ½ price, weekdays June 14th - August 31st (One child per full paying adult.)
Kids ages 12-14 join for the riverside lunch and rafting on the Lower Penobscot section, Class III-IV. (Choose the Kennebec River for kids 10-14 in order to raft the entire river.)
Spectacular wilderness scenery and wildlife viewing mecca.
Noontime grilled lunch cooked over hot coals.
Learn more about the Katahdin region, New England's Wilderness Paradise.

Still not sure if the Penobscot trip is right for you? Email us or call us via phone @ 1-800-765-RAFT (1-800-765-7238). We're here to help!

Trip Details	Description
What's Included	Lunch, first class equipment (paddle, helmet, lifejacket, self-bailing raft), Professional Registered Maine Guide in every raft, transportation to/from the river. Full use of facilities at our Penobscot Outdoor Center. Post trip video and slide show.
Minimum Ages	Age 15 for the Upper Penobscot section through Ripogenous Gorge Age 12 for the Lower Penobscot section
What to Bring	Please see our Rafting FAQ. Wetsuits, booties, and paddling jackets are available for rent in cooler weather.
Meeting Location & Time	The Penobscot Outdoor Center, 7:00am (2 ½ hours from The Forks)
Season Dates	May 29 - September 5, 2010
Major Named Rapids	Exterminator, Staircase, Troublemaker, The Cribworks, Amberjackmockamus, Nesowadnehunk Falls (a.k.a. lose-your-lunch falls)
Trip Length / Duration	14 miles / Full day
Trip Departure	A minimum of 6 people required for trip departure

Where is the Penobscot River?

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Pricing:

Value Season Rates: $69-$79 June, September
Peak Season Rates: $79-$99 July, August
Kids ages 15-18 go ½ price, weekdays June 14th - August 31st. (One child per full paying adult)
A user fee of $5.50 per person to cover road access to the river and a levy paid to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will be added to each rafting guest.

For an Extra Value Getaway: Raft a Second River For 1/2 Price

Combine a day of white water rafting on the Penobscot River with a Kennebec River or Dead River Whitewater Rafting Adventure and save 50% per person on your second (and third day of rafting).