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Rapid NY

South Gale Road access

Chautauqua Creek - Putnam Road to Lake Erie (NY)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2.0 – 3.0 FT

The minimum reading is correct and the upper limit is a guess.

Photo
South Gale Road access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is the first access point after Lyons Road.  Park on the right side of the creek in the pull off by the bridge.  You can put in here if you don't have much time and there are a few Class III's still to come.  You can also take out here to shorten the trip from Lyons Road to 11 miles.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
12.8 mi
Directions
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Putnam Road to Lake Erie
Chautauqua Creek
III-IV 12.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater