Class III West Branch Penobscot River, ME
Seboomook (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite)
The Seboomook section of the West Branch of the Penobscot is a great place for almost any boating skill level at the low summertime release level. The drop and pool nature of this river is unlike most other New England rivers, which have long boulder strewn rapids. Novice paddlers will find they can carry any or all the drops without bushwhacking several hundred yards. If they choose to run, the drops are intense but very short with a large slow recovery pool below. Intermediate paddlers will find the Seboomook to be a great place to learn how to scout a rapid, boof drops and punch holes. Advanced paddlers will find challenge playing the holes at the base of the drops and boofing gnarly lines at E and I Ledges. (American Whitewater)
Section Details
| Trip Length | Partial Day, 2.5 Miles |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Manager | Private, Brookfield Renewable |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Description | American Whitewater |
| River Flow Information |
https://safewaters.com/river-system/4 This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. There are dedicated whitewater boating flows from 10am-3pm on all July and August weekends and a special release from Seboomook Dam from 10am-3pm on Labor Day weekend. (Storage, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission P-2634) |
