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Put-in NY

Put In

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

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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
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the entry point for the challenging Sluice Falls section of the Oswegatchie's Middle Branch, marking the start of a technical descent. Paddlers must carefully navigate the initial boulder-strewn entry, with potential for pin hazards and limited maneuvering room, requiring precise boat placement and swift decision-making from the outset.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section)
Oswegatchie, Middle Branch
IV-V 6.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater