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Waterfall VT Class III+

Deep Rock

American Whitewater 43.5270, -73.1982

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Gauge Conditions

Poultney River below Fair Haven, VT Downstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

The upper limit is an educated guess, based on historical streamflows. If you have good beta on runnable levels, please add a comment.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Deep Rock is a challenging Class III+ waterfall drop on the Upper Poultney with a tight, technical entrance and a steep vertical descent between large boulders. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, left-of-center line that avoids a powerful recirculating hole at the bottom and requires precise boat control through consecutive hydraulics and potential undercut rock hazards. Scouting is recommended, and successful passage demands advanced whitewater skills and the ability to make quick, decisive maneuvers in a high-consequence environment.