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Rapid NY Class III

Old Bridge

Grass - 1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville (NY)

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

The USGS gauge on the Oswegatchie in Harrisville provides an "approximation". The benchmarks below have many variables, so make sure you assess each drop yours

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Old Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is the first Rapid of the section, after a moderate flatwater paddle from Lampson Falls. The gradient drop is easily seen from above as well as remants of an old bridge. Scouting is best from river left, it is also possible to boat scout.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
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1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville
Grass
IV+ 4.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater