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Rapid NY Class IV

Cable Rapid

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

American Whitewater 44.0633, -75.2525

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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

Cable Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Named for obvious reasons.  You will see cables from an old bridge above the river.  Fun boof in the middle but there are several lines.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.6 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