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Rapid NY Class II

Long Rapid

Grass, Upper South Branch - Spruce Mountain to New Bridge (NY)

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Gauge Conditions
West Branch Oswegatchie River near Harrisville NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 600.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

These are a rough estimate and may not actually represent the minimum and maximum flows needed.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Long Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Long Rapid offers a sustained Class II wavetrain stretching nearly a mile, with consistent medium-sized waves that provide continuous technical maneuvering through the river. Paddlers should anticipate steady current and potential submerged rocks, maintaining active boat control and choosing clean channels between wave sets. While not extremely challenging, the rapid's length and continuous nature demand consistent attention and solid intermediate paddling skills.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
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Spruce Mountain to New Bridge
Grass, Upper South Branch
II-III(V) 1.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater