Gauge Conditions

Ramapo River near Mahwah NJ Upstream Primary

Runnable: 280.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

The upper limit is a rough guess, based on historical data for this gauge. If you have better beta, please add a comment.

Rondout Creek at Rosendale NY Downstream Primary

Runnable: 10.0 – 11.5 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Another island. Right is a drop and left turn into a rocky, forested near cliff of 20' or so. More water goes right which turns right and water pushes up against a big rock that tends to collect wood. Shouldn't have to say that if it doesn't look good get out. At high water the island will be inundated and you'll want to scout /portage on right. Several Mike's have had trouble here. 1 liked to swim it. Another got stuck against wood. Do we need to remind you that wood is the biggest hazard on a river like this and if you aren't feeling good about the wood you should get out and scout or walk? Left is narrower and more likely to be completely blocked. 2021 update. Lots of water going thru strainers between big rock and left bank. Anyone getting this far should have the skills to avoid but...