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Waterfall NY Class V

big drop (video)

Hoosic - 3. Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
big drop (video)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This steep, technical drop at the Schaghticoke Dam features a challenging vertical descent with tight entry and potential for severe hydraulic recirculation. Paddlers must precisely navigate a narrow line between undercut rocks and a powerful central hole, with minimal margin for error and significant consequences for missed lines. Scouting is mandatory, and rescue resources should be pre-positioned due to the high risk of pin or entrapment.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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3. Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse
Hoosic
III+(V) 1.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater