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Put-in NY

Put In

Oswegatchie, Middle Branch - Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section) · NY

American Whitewater 44.0648, -75.2415

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Gauge Conditions

West Branch Oswegatchie River near Harrisville NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 2,200.0 CFS

The gauge is actually on the West Branch of the Oswegatchie after the Middle Branch joins it. There is no actual gauge on the Middle Branch. Keep this in min

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
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Description

Put In is the entry point for the challenging Sluice Falls section of the Oswegatchie's Middle Branch, marking the start of a technical descent. Paddlers must carefully navigate the initial boulder-strewn entry, with potential for pin hazards and limited maneuvering room, requiring precise boat placement and swift decision-making from the outset.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section)
Oswegatchie, Middle Branch
IV-V 6.1 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater