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Hazard NY Class IV+

Fat Lady

Independence - 2. Donnattsburgh Road to Old Pine Grove Road (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Independence River at Donnattsburg NY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 350.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Fat Lady
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This is the Big One, the reason why people run the Indy. It starts with a weird slide by an old diversion dam. Typically, the boater heads left for the big slide (pictured), although it's possible to head right for a narrow channel with a fierce hole. The runout leads the paddler to the boof at the bridge (next rapid).
Photo by Steve Graley of Jim Mumme on 5/2/02 at 250 cfs.



Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
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2. Donnattsburgh Road to Old Pine Grove Road
Independence
II-V 2.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater