Whitewater Run RI Class III

Blackstone Gorge

Blackstone

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Blackstone River at Woonsocket, RI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 600.0 CFS

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Description
This extremely short stretch (1/4 mile of rapids) is rarely run. According to posts on the Northeast Paddlers' Massage Board, it's not going to be high on your list: "(T)the general consensus is that its not really worth it." "(F)orget wasting the gas to get there. Mother Nature laid a goose-egg for this gorge and boating." The section has river-wide sharp ledges and poor water quality. But, hey: it has rapids. If I lived in the area, I'd give it a shot at least once. _Lat/longitude coordinates are a rough SWAG, from descriptions and online maps, to get you in the vicinity._
Difficulty
Class III
Length
0.8 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
42.0153, -71.5531
Take-out
42.0119, -71.5464
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater