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Playspot NY Class III

THE SLUICE

Genesee - Letchworth Gorge (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Genesee River at Portageville NY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 9.0 – 14.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
THE SLUICE
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Approximately 1/4-mile upstream from Lee's Landing is The Sluice, a narrowing against the river right wall where the river funnels through a sluice. This play spot is best at stage 9.0 feet and higher. The Sluice is best for super-sonic surfing, micro-eddy hopping, and nuclear-powered stern squirts.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
-0.3 mi
Directions
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Letchworth Gorge
Genesee
II-III 5.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater