| Difficulty | I-II(III) |
| Length | 6.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor, Maine |
| Flow Rate as of 24 minutes | 12 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 6, 2012 |
River Description
Brandon Cain says:
'If you run this scout Flower mill and Valley Ave. Bridge. I put in at Bullseye Bridge and take out below Stevie Wonder.'
Ryan Gerry:
Fun after work/school run with some decent play at some levels. I almost always run from Flower Mill to Shopping Cart unless I'm with a very inexperienced boater.
River Features
Put In
Access PointDistance: 0 mi
Flour Mill
OtherClass: III+Distance: 4.45 mi (approx.)
The most technical rapid on the Kenduskeag, Flour Mill begins shortly before the I-95 Bridge. The typical route is to start river left and work your way to the far right before the two 3ft (or higher/lower based on level) drops. Mandatory portage during the Kenduskeag Stream canoe race.
Valley Avenue Drop
OtherClass: IIIDistance: 4.81 mi
Typical line is to start river right and work left down the center tongue. Difficulty varies greatly depending on level. Mandatory portage during Kenduskeag Stream Canoe race.
Shopping Cart
OtherClass: II+Distance: 5.06 mi (approx.)
A fun drop to practice your paddling moves on.
Take Out
Access PointDistance: 6 mi
Trip Reports
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Isaac McKillen-Godfried
Jun 5, 2012
Flour mill is actually easier at high water because most of the rocks are covered. Pretty straight shot down river right.
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Isaac McKillen-Godfried
Jun 4, 2012
Harder than it looks
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Anthony Codega
Sep 28, 2010
A Gage for the kenduskeag can be found here:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/uv/?site\_no=01037000&PARAmeter\_cd=00065,00060
I'd say it can be run from about 5.0 and up, 7.0 to 9ish being best.
AC
Anthony Codega
Apr 17, 2010
Shopping cart at low water during the 2010 Kenduskeag Race.
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Anthony Codega
Mar 27, 2010
Flour Mill on the kenduskeag at med/low water from the Overlook. Between Runnable Low and Perfect. This drop becomes even better at higher water.
