

Duckying the Dead River
Maine Kayaking on the Dead River
The Dead River Summer releases are great for people with some paddling experience to get into the H2O. This is our most challenging inflatable kayaking experience, 16 miles of Class II-III whitewater. This trip carries the same stipulations as our Riverboarding trips.
Participants must be able to swim, and must not be afraid of water. -Duckying is a solo activity, and while our trips are guided, the most dependable paddler/swimmer is always yourself. You don't need be an Olympian, but you must be able to propel yourself in water. If you are unable to swim, rafting might be a better place to start.
Participants must be in good physical condition. -Duckying is individually paced, but the sport is physical. Here is what to expect:
- Paddling, broken up by floats for 16 miles.
- Maintaining a high pulse through repeated bursts of fun.
Penobscot Adventures can make no attempt to assess the physical capability of its clients. We are great guides, but poor physicians. Please ask your doctor if Duckying is right for you.
- $89 per person
- Minimum age is 14
- Minimum group size 8 or join another group
Whitewater Rafting on the Dead River
While the Big Water Relseases on the Dead River offer challenging whitewater, the Summer Releases offer very unique opportunities for whitewater rafting. In a raft Summer Releases have great whitewater fun with minimum risk, or put your youngsters in a raft while the older kids and the adults take duckies along with the trip for maximum trills. Duckies are available for all releases of 2400 and lower.
| Dead River Releases |
| Day |
Date |
Water Release |
Adventure Level |
Minimum age |
Check-In Time |
Price |
| Saturday |
May 8th |
7000+ |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$94 |
| Saturday |
May 15th |
7000+ |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$94 |
| Saturday |
May 22th |
5500 |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$94 |
| Sunday |
May 30th |
5500 |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$94 |
| Saturday |
June 5th |
5500 |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$99 |
| Saturday |
June 12th |
3500 |
Medium |
12 |
8:00am |
$89 |
| Saturday |
July 13th |
2400 |
Soft |
10 |
8:00am |
$79 |
| Saturday |
July 24th |
2400 |
Soft |
10 |
8:00am |
$79 |
| Saturday |
August 14th |
2400 |
Soft |
10 |
8:00am |
$79 |
| Sunday |
August 15th |
3500 |
Medium |
12 |
8:00am |
$89 |
| Sunday |
September 5th |
2400 |
Soft |
10 |
8:00am |
$79 |
| Saturday |
September18th |
3500 |
Medium |
12 |
8:00am |
$89 |
| Saturday |
October 2rd |
6000 |
High |
14 |
8:00am |
$99 |