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Rapid NY Class III

S-Turn

Grass - 1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville · NY

American Whitewater 44.4216, -75.0738

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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

S-Turn
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

After some flatwater the river starts dropping gradient again. This is a large S-Turn in the river. This can scouted river right from the large rock abutment or boat scouting.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.3 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