The strainers were there last summer as well. They are not going anywhere. Pretty much a non factor
at lower flows when only the "gorge" section goes (see picture for an idea). At higher levels, the
strainers could pose a big problem. Definitely set safety. Also, it looks like the vertical
waterfall downstream of the strainers goes at these levels. The run looks like it maintains an
average 100 fpm of gradient all the way down to Bingham. I would suspect it would make for a pretty
good Class IV-V run at appropriate levels, although we couldn't motivate for a late afternoon start
after running the E. Piscataquis in the AM the one time I was there at higher flows. Even a very
small amount of rain will make the "gorge" section worth doing if you are in the area. Look for
flows on the Carrabassett to be above 2000 and on the Piscataquis to be above 600 before attempting
the entire run.
We looked at this on May 13, 2007. There was a very large tree forming a serious strainer in the
drop after the crux. I think the strainer will be there for a long time due to the size of the
tree.
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obstructed good to go. Edit
at lower flows when only the "gorge" section goes (see picture for an idea). At higher levels, the
strainers could pose a big problem. Definitely set safety. Also, it looks like the vertical
waterfall downstream of the strainers goes at these levels. The run looks like it maintains an
average 100 fpm of gradient all the way down to Bingham. I would suspect it would make for a pretty
good Class IV-V run at appropriate levels, although we couldn't motivate for a late afternoon start
after running the E. Piscataquis in the AM the one time I was there at higher flows. Even a very
small amount of rain will make the "gorge" section worth doing if you are in the area. Look for
flows on the Carrabassett to be above 2000 and on the Piscataquis to be above 600 before attempting
the entire run.
drop after the crux. I think the strainer will be there for a long time due to the size of the
tree.