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North Anson Gorge
Anson, Maine
A narrow Carrabassett River gorge near North Anson village, Somerset County, Maine.
At a glance
Overview
North Anson Gorge is a narrow bedrock gorge on the Carrabassett River at its approach to the Kennebec near North Anson village, Somerset County. The river channels into a slot with short drops and pools; access is informal from town-adjacent roads and old mill grounds. Treat it as a viewing and photography stop rather than a swim destination.
- Also known as
- Carrabassett Gorge (North Anson)
- County
- Somerset
- Region
- Kennebec Valley
- Water type
- Gorge
- Swim feature type
- Gorge pool
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 201A in North Anson, work toward the Carrabassett River at the mapped coordinates and use the nearest pull-off. Footing near the gorge rim is uneven; stay back from wet ledges.
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