White Water Rafting in Maine

Penobscot River Rafting Maine

Maine White Water Rafting on the Penobscot River

The West Branch of the Penobscot River Gorge and Cribworks Section is a classic technical Maine white water rafting trip and one of the most scenic stretches of whitewater in the country. With beautiful scenery, wildlife, and pool drop characteristics; the West Branch of the Penobscot River is one of the most challenging white water rafting rivers in New England. Experience Maine rafting at its best. Run the Penobscot River Gorge and Cribworks Section: this gem has high-volume water with dam controlled flows, which means reliable water flows and a thrill seeker's fix. This is a Class III-V river that is steep and technical by nature.  Step it up a notch and experience our "Double Trouble": this is a chance to run the Upper Penobscot River Gorge twice. Twice the Class V, twice the excitement. Let Northeast Guide Service show you what we love about Maine: beautiful scenery, some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, and maybe even a moose. Enjoy classic white water rafting in Maine.

The Penobscot River Gorge and Cribworks Section is considered one of the most challenging river runs in the country. The Penobscot River offers Class V rapids, big water fun, with technical pool drop rapids. High-volume water with dam-controlled flows means reliable water flows and the ultimate thrill for the adventurous. Ten-foot water falls, powerful holes, and surfing are all in a day's work. We play this river hard!!! Come and experience the mighty West Branch of the Penobscot River with Northeast Guide Service. You won't want to leave your Maine white water rafting vacation.

Dates: Daily May-September

Volume: 3600 cfs through 1800 cfs

Length: 14 miles

Difficulty: Class III-V

Location: Maine North Woods, Maine

Minimum Age: 14

Previous Experience Required

Check out our Penobscot River Raft and Stay Packages

Get the Penobscot River multiple-gorge experience called "Run the Gauntlet." You get to run the Upper Penobscot River Gorge Section twice. No more flatwater stretches. Double the Class V, double the surfing. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind thrill seekers' trip. 

"Double Trouble"

Dates: Daily May-September

Volume: 3600 cfs through 1800 cfs

Length: 10 miles

Difficulty: Class III-V

Location: Maine North Woods, Maine

Minimum Age: 14

Previous Experience Required

Frequently Asked Questions about White Water Rafting Trips

• All equipment provided. State of the art self-bailing rafts, Type V lifejackets, paddles, helmets, all safety equipment, transportation, Registered Maine Guide in every boat, photo slideshow of the days adventure (available to purchase at an additional cost), and our famous river lunch are all included. Wetsuits are available at an additional cost and required on some trips.
• A user fee of $5.50 to cover road access to the river and a State of Maine head fee is added to each rafting guest.
• All West Branch of the Penobscot River trips meet at the Northeast Guide Service - North Maine Woods Basecamp at 8am.
• Video is available on any trip at an additional cost and must be requested in advance.
• Minimum 8 participants on guided trips or join an existing trip.
• Sport Rafts are NOT available for Gorge & Cribworks Section river trips.

• Book a trip with 16 people and the 16th person is FREE!!!
• We pride ourselves on small personalized trips.
• Ask about our " Two Rivers in Two Days" discount packages.