Adventure Starts on the Penobscot River
Andy Gagne Photography
Experience Maine’s Legendary Penobscot River!
This is more than just whitewater- it’s a shared adventure in the heart of Maine’s wild landscape. From gentle waves to heart-pounding drops, the Penobscot offers something unforgettable at every turn. Paddle through the breathtaking Ripogenus Gorge, catch incredible scenes of Katahdin- Maine's highest mountain, and maybe even spot a moose or bald eagle along the way.
Whether it’s your first time on the river or your tenth, rafting with NEOC is the kind of day you’ll talk about for years. Adventure begins here!
UPPER PENOBSCOT RIVER
CLASS II - V
Penobscot Classic Full River Trip
Our Penobscot Full River trip boasts a reputation of exhilarating rapids and breathtaking scenery! In the morning, we put in at Mckay Station to begin the upper river. The upper river is an exciting and raucous waterway that possesses a stretch which drops 70 feet per mile through a narrow, granite-walled canyon into Class V whitewater. After a riverside cookout lunch, the trip moves to Nesowadnehunk Falls – a 12-foot waterfall - and then rafts a little over 6 miles of class I-IV rapids. We'll explore river-wide waterfalls, surf and play on a natural waterslide. The full river trip is a great way to spend a day.
- Check In – 8:00 am
- High Intensity (Class IV/V)
- Class I-V Rapids
- Ages 14+
- Full Day, Full River Trip
- Trips Offered Seven Days a Week
- Cookout Lunch
FAQ
What's Included in Every Raft Trip?
- An awesome bus ride up and down the Golden Road
- Hot and delicious river lunch
- The best Guides who live, eat, and breathe the Penobscot River
- Post-trip photo presentation
What's Not Included?
- Taxes and River Access Fees
- Gratuity for Guides, Bus Drivers, Video Boater/Photographer
- The sweet NEOC branded gear you get to wear all day long
Additional Information:
- NEOC reserves the right to change trips based on weather, water levels, and guest participation. This is at the River Manager's discretion and is done to provide the best guest experience.
Photo Opportunities
Share the best of the best with family and friends! At NEOC, you can purchase the entire photo package of your whitewater adventure. Our digital photos are high resolution JPEG images. For more information call us at 1-800-766-7238, or
- Entire Photo Package: $65.00 USD