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Put-in NY

Rock Island Putin

American Whitewater 43.6007, -75.1581

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Gauge Conditions

Moose River at McKeever NY Upstream Primary

Runnable: 3.8 – 10.0 FT

It gets quite bony much below 4 ft, but the rapids can still be real at the lower levels.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Rock Island Putin presents a technical entry with a tight, boulder-strewn start that requires precise boat placement to avoid pin hazards. The rapid features a series of ledge drops and constricted channels that demand quick maneuvering, with a critical line along the river right that minimizes exposure to powerful recirculating holes. Paddlers should scout carefully and be prepared for swift current and potential undercut rocks that can create serious entrapment risks.