The Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers provide Maine rafting trips with the ideal conditions.
Whether it is for adventure, excitement, or the beautiful scenery. But what month is the best for whitewater rafting?
In Maine, July, August, and September are the best months for whitewater rafting. Being that it is warm, black flies and mosquitos aren’t bad, and there are even special days that offer the ultimate experience for your Maine rafting trip.
On select dates, the water flows double normal volume through a turbine test; a scheduled, controlled release of water where a dam operates its hydro-turbines at full capacity. Therefore making an ideal time for whitewater rafting in Maine.
Northeast Whitewater holds these special turbine test release trips between June – September. With 4 dates each season, it’s the ultimate adventure for whitewater enthusiasts.
On the other hand, to avoid summer crowds, autumn offers a unique experience for Maine rafting trips. September is an ideal month if you’re looking to admire fall foliage and still get the turbine test release trip experience.
Only 2 hours from Bar Harbor, there is nothing like Northeast Whitewater Rafting, the top choice for Maine rafting trips.
Northeast Whitewater’s Turbine Release Dates
Kennebec High Water Rafting occurs every year on the 2nd Saturday of June, followed by the Monday after Independence Day.
For Canada Falls on the Penobscot River, you can expect the turbine release date to be the last Saturday of July and the Saturday of Labor Weekend in September.
Ready to Experience Maine Whitewater?
Whether you want family-friendly rapids on the Kennebec, massive waves on the Dead River, or the Class V challenge of either the Penobscot or Canada Falls, rafting in Maine delivers an adventure you won’t soon forget!
From first-timers to experienced paddlers, there’s a river here for everyone. Once you experience Maine whitewater, you’ll understand why so many people come back year after year.
And for those that dare, Northeast Whitewater is the only outfitter that rafts all four rivers in a four day span!
