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Rapid OR Class IV

The Notch

Breitenbush - Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Reservoir (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Photo
The Notch
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Notch is a technical Class IV drop featuring a critical line through a tight channel with a hazardous sieve on river right that demands precise boat positioning and strong paddling skills. Boaters must navigate a series of offset rocks and a powerful hydraulic while avoiding the potentially fatal entrapment zone along the right bank. Careful scouting and a clean, direct approach are essential for safely running this challenging rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
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Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Reservoir
Breitenbush
IV 8.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater