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Waterfall NY Class VI

Harper's Falls

Grass, N. Branch - Clare Road to Downerville · NY

American Whitewater 44.4353, -75.0749

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Gauge Conditions

West Branch Oswegatchie River near Harrisville NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,100.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

This range of flows is based on a recommendation from Squires' book. The upper limit of the range is a rough guess.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Harper's Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Horizon Line above the Falls is very noticable, Portaging these falls is easiest on the river right, along the pathway.  The Falls have barely been run, so portaging is neccessary.

This can also be used as an Put-in/take-out to access the DEC parking lot on Downerville road.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
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Clare Road to Downerville
Grass, N. Branch
II-III(V+) 3.7 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater