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Hazard NY Class IV+

Mike's Hole (lead-in)

Ausable - 7. Ausable Chasm to US Route 9 (NY)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 240.0 – 1,400.0 CFS

Based on 2005 Flow Study.

Photo
Mike's Hole (lead-in)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Mike's hole is a solid Class IV rapid with multiple hazards. First and foremost is the debris left in the river by the Chasm Company. There is a large I-beam in the lead-in on river left, as well as some other metal debris. There is also metal gates and debris just under the surface below the hole and debris in the right side of the hole. Obviously something must be done about this. The debris also moves around so scout and be careful!The line, however, is to stay right through the lead-in and then skitter left into the eddy next to Mike's Hole. The wall on the right, next to the hole, is undercut.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
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7. Ausable Chasm to US Route 9
Ausable
IV+ 3.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater