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Rapid NY Class IV+

Auger Gorge

Sacandaga, Middle Branch - Christine Falls to East Branch (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Sacandaga River near Hope NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

The upper limit is a rough guess. If you think it'll be runnable, go ahead and scout.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Auger Gorge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Auger Gorge is a intense, technical Class IV+ rapid characterized by a steep gradient and a series of powerful, closely-spaced hydraulics that demand precise boat positioning and quick decision-making. Paddlers must navigate a narrow channel with significant vertical drops, including a mandatory move through a constricted boulder garden with potential for severe pin and entrapment hazards, requiring expert-level skills and a clean, deliberate line.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
4.7 mi
Directions
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Christine Falls to East Branch
Sacandaga, Middle Branch
III-V+ 10.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater