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Waterfall NY Class IV

Catt Falls

Cattaraugus Creek, S. Branch - Otto to Gowanda (NY)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,560.0 – 5,660.0 CFS

This corresponds to a range of 2-3.5 ft. See the Mainstem Catt for the current gauge reading in ft.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Catt Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The standard info is that these Falls appear directly after the sixth left turn. Keep count, and be ready to catch an eddy as soon as you hear the Falls approaching. River Right is usually unrunnable. The normal line is center-left, with an auto-boof. Scout and/or portage on River Left; River Right has a sheer cliff.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
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Otto to Gowanda
Cattaraugus Creek, S. Branch
II-IV 9.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater