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| Saco River
Conditions |
| Height: 3.73' |
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CFS: 920 |
| North
Conway to Conway – Normal Summer Conditions: Flat water combined with several sections of riffles and / or class I & II water. The river has several turns and switchbacks and may contain some obstacles. Good quick water sections & scenery. During normal summer conditions. |
| Temp |
Level |
Class |
| 53° F |
High |
I, II, III |
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| Saco Bound
to the Old Saco – Normally during summer, all flat water with beautiful scenery and white sand beaches. This section is perfect for families with easy paddling and few obstructions. Free camping is available. During normal summer conditions. |
Temp |
Level |
Class |
| 54° F |
Medium |
I, II |
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| Old Saco
to Hiram, ME – Normal Summer Conditions: A great stretch of river wilderness for overnight trips features flat water and one section of fun riffles at Walkers Falls. During normal summer conditions. |
| Temp |
Level |
Class |
| 52° F |
Medium/High |
I, II |
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| Swift
River – The Swift River is a steep and technical run. The season for paddling is often over quickly, but in the early Spring or times of heavy rain it can be a superb class IV run with some calss V drops. You better know your stuff on this river! |
| Temp |
Level |
Class |
| 43° F |
xxxx |
II, III & IV + |
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River Tips & Key
Respect Nature & Leave NO Trace • Wear Your PFD • Know
Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River
Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users |
| High – Very swift current,
experience necessary, wear PDF |
Medium – Approx. 3.5mph
current, some sandbars, caution with children |
Summer – Many beaches & easy
paddling conditions |
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