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Rapid NY Class II+

CCM

Grass, N. Branch - Clare Road to Downerville (NY)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
West Branch Oswegatchie River near Harrisville NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,100.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

This range of flows is based on a recommendation from Squires' book. The upper limit of the range is a rough guess.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
CCM
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is a nice class II+/III drop around the bend from Harper's Falls. Scouting can be down either side of the river. A sneak line is available river right for easier passage. Portaging can also be done easily along the right banks of the river.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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Clare Road to Downerville
Grass, N. Branch
II-III(V+) 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater