The Cataracts

The Cataracts Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Frye Brook Canyon, Cataracts Canyon.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C II (v3a4 II) Swift water Raps:‌4-5, max ↨50ft Metric Overall: No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌ Rock type:Granite
Location:	44.6351, -70.8616
Condition Reports:	27 Oct 2023
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Regions:	North America United States Northeast Maine

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Introduction

Nice Canyon near Andover, ME.

Approach

Hike up trail to slot.

Descent

8ft rap into slot, 25ft two tier rap at the end of slot. Another 30 ft rap and a final 50ft.

Exit

Hike out trail

Beta sites

See The Maine Canyon Survey

Incidents

Credits

The Cataracts

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