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Waterfall NY Class V+

Hell Hole

Popolopen Brook - Hiker's Bridge to Hudson River (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Ramapo River near Mahwah NJ Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hell Hole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

One of the most visually spectacular rapids in the Northeast. Hell Hole looks like Crystal on the Bottom Moose on steroids. An upstream view of the whole rapid is framed by a large, stone dam that was built in the 18th Century. Below the dam, the constricted river pushes over a few back to back ledges before plummeting over a 20 foot waterfall into a massive recirculating cauldron spraying water 50 feet up into the air. Hell Hole has been run, but most normal people will portage.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Hiker's Bridge to Hudson River
Popolopen Brook
V 4.2 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater