Your Day on The Kennebec River      
Row Frame Trip

Meeting Place:

Crab Apple on the Kennebec - The Forks, Maine

Time:

8:30 am--Please consult a map along with our directions. It is your responsibility to arrive on time. The trip cannot wait for latecomers.

Directions:

I-95 North to Exit 133 in Fairfield, Maine. Follow Rte 201 North 65 milesto The Forks. Pass through Skowhegan and then Bingham (23 miles to The Forks). In The Forks look for our signs and the bridge crossing the Kennebec. Take right turn before bridge and then enter second driveway on right.

Note: GPS and navigation systems are not accurate in our area, please follow a map.

Trip Itinerary:

• Meet at 8:30 am
• Lifejacket fitting -                                                                                                                         (all guests must wear a Personal Floatation Device issued by Crab Apple)
• Safety lecture and paddling instruction
• 20 minute ride to Harris Station dam
• Raft 5 miles in Class III-IV whitewater
• Riverside snack
• Raft 7 miles in Class II-III whitewater
• Take out in front of Crab Apple
• Hot showers, hot tubs and change clothes
• Delicious steak, chicken, fish or vegetarian option cookout
• Slide show and video presentation of your trip
• Departure by approximately 3:30-4:00pm

What to Bring:

For every trip you need:

• Bathing suit or shorts
• Footwear - sneakers or sandals with secure ankle and toe straps (flip flops not allowed)
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Change of clothes and shoes for after trip

Items for spring/fall & cool/rainy days:

• ***Avoid cotton clothing - it cools the body when wet!
• For feet: wool / fleece socks. Very important in spring!
• For torso and legs: performance wear (Under Armour), wool, fleece, capilene, polypropylene
• Outer layer: wind jacket and pants are great for shedding water and can be worn over a wetsuit or fleece

Wetsuits:

Clean, comfortable wetsuits and wetsuit boots will always be available for rent. Fleece and synthetics are extra warm under wetsuits and wetsuit boots. Wind jackets and pants can be worn over wetsuits to shed water and add warmth.

$$$$:

Crab Apple on the Kennebec houses a fun store where you may purchase a fine selection of apparel and souvenirs. Our pub and restaurant will also be open for relaxing after trips.

Medications / Physical Limitations:

Always bring medications which you may need on the river i.e. asthma inhaler, bee sting kit, etc.

Pregnant women, persons with a heart condition and anyone with a medical problem that could be affected by the heat, cold, exertion, excitement, etc. of a raft trip may not raft. We reserve the right to refuse anyone the opportunity to participate in any of our adventures because of a medical, physical or size limitation that we feel might expose them to extreme risk. Contact our office with questions concerning these policies.

Accommodations:

Crab Apple on the Kennebec offers you a comfortable, hassle-free stay in our suites, lodge, cabins and campsites. Local campgrounds, B&B's and motels may also be suggested.