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Waterfall NY Class IV

Pothole Falls

West Canada Creek - Big Brook to Route 8 · NY

American Whitewater 43.4302, -74.8339

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Gauge Conditions

West Canada Creek near Wilmurt NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 600.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

The upper limit is a rough estimate. If it looks good to you, go ahead and scout it.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Pothole Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This is a good big drop about 8 feet into a gnarly hole, followed by another hole and then for good measure one more. Run at higher levels this offers a few better lines.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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Big Brook to Route 8
West Canada Creek
III 3.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater