Kennebec River Row Frame Rafting Trip Information
Our guided Row Frame Rafting option allows guests to experience the Kennebec Gorge while holding on as a professional guide rows through the rapids. This is an excellent choice for families with younger rafters or anyone who prefers not to paddle.
The row frame trip follows the same exciting rapids as paddle rafts, combining big whitewater with a more relaxed riding style. Thanks to daily dam releases, this trip runs nearly every day from late May through early September.
Weekdays: $117
Saturdays*: $142 (*Not available in July and August)
Sundays: $142
Rafting Includes:
- Pre-trip safety instruction
- Licensed guide
- Personal flotation device and helmet
- Transportation to and from the river
- Cookout with steak, chicken, fish, or vegetarian options
- Photo and video presentation of your day
Note: Prices do not include a $5 per person state and river access fee.
Rafting + 1 night lodging: Adults $167+, Children $147+
Rafting + 2 nights lodging: Adults $234+, Children $214+
2 Days Rafting + 2 nights lodging: Adults $316+, Children $296+
Call 800-553-7238 to reserve.
Check-in
- Meeting time: 8:30 AM
- Life Jacket and Helmet Fitting: All guests must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) provided by Crab Apple
- Safety Briefing and Paddling Instruction
- Transportation: 20-minute ride to Harris Station Dam
Rafting
- 5 miles of Class III–IV whitewater
- Snack break at waterfall
- 7 miles of Class II–III whitewater
Return to Crab Apple base
- Facilities: Hot showers, hot tubs, and changing areas available
- Post-Trip Meal: Cookout with steak, chicken, fish, or vegetarian options
- Slide Show and Video: Highlights of your day
- Departure: Approximately 3:30–4:00 PM
What to bring
- Bathing suit or shorts
- Footwear – sneakers or sandals with secure toe and ankle straps (flip flops not allowed)
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Change of clothes and shoes for after trip
- If you wish to bring a water bottle, please have a way to attach the bottle to the raft (small carabiner is best)
Items for Spring and Fall, and cool or rainy days
- *Avoid cotton clothing – it cools the body when wet!
- For feet: wool or fleece socks. Very important in spring!
- For torso and legs: performance apparel (Under Armour/Dri Fit), 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.
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Crab Apple houses a fun store where you may purchase photos of your trip, and a fine selection of apparel and souvenirs. A snack bar is also available with snacks, soda, beer, and wine.
Medications / Physical Limitations
Always bring medications that you may need on the river, ie. 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. Life jackets fit a chest size of 58 inches. Contact our office with questions concerning these policies.
Accommodations at Crab Apple
Crab Apple offers a comfortable, hassle-free stay in our suites, lodge, cabins, and campsites. We also have an outdoor pool and fire pit to enjoy in the complex.
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Trip at a Glance
Distance
12 Miles
Minimum Age
8 Years Old
Difficulty
Class III-IV



