Rapid NY Class V

Panther Falls (aka "The Juice")

Oswegatchie, Middle Branch - Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section) (NY)

Gauge Conditions

West Branch Oswegatchie River near Harrisville NY Downstream Primary

Runnable: 900.0 – 2,200.0 CFS

The gauge is actually on the West Branch of the Oswegatchie after the Middle Branch joins it. There is no actual gauge on the Middle Branch. Keep this in min

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

When you see a big horizon line you know you have reached Panther Falls (aka "The Juice"). This is a big 40-45ft slide/falls drop. There is a shelf/ledge thing about 3/4 of the way down. Scout and/or carry on the left.

Video link to Panther Falls: Video!