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Kayaking on Presumpscot River - from Gorham ME to Westbrook ME


Rating: Two Stars - Pleasant and uneventful paddle route. No obstacles or shallow spots. The full-length of the route is undeveloped. Paddle time was 1 hour 45 minutes.

  Put in at Canal Street
  in Gorham ME. 		Take out at Lincoln Street
  in Westbrook ME. 		Estimated distance
  = 5 miles 		Little River enters on
  river right (east).
  Mallison Falls
  Dam 		"Presumpscot" means river with
  "many rough places". 		Saccarappa Falls
  Dam 		 

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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At the put in to Presumpscot River on Canal Street in Gorham ME.
Trip date is June 2021.


A short portage from the parking area to the water.


The Boston Kayaker's wife just launched on Presumpscot River.


Today's kayak buddies: Saco our dog riding with me. My wife has Sebec (our other dog).















































A motorized boat on the Presumpscot.

































































Clear water.

















Stand-up paddlers on the Presumpscot.



























































Paddle time is 1 hour 45 minutes.


Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook ME. About 200 feet from the takeout.