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Rapid NY Class II

Hedgehog Rapids

Raquette - 2) Piercefield to Parmenter Site (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
Raquette River at Piercefield NY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Runnable range is based on Squires' book.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hedgehog Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hedgehog Rapids offers a sustained Class II run with multiple surfing waves and scattered rock gardens that require active navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for continuous technical maneuvering through a long stretch of moving water, with opportunities to catch and ride waves between potential pin and broach hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
7.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2) Piercefield to Parmenter Site
Raquette
II-V 17.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater