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Waterfall NY Class V+

Staircase Falls

Timmerman Creek - Upper Saint Johnsville · NY

American Whitewater 43.0174, -74.6839

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Gauge Conditions

Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Estimated.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Staircase Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

See the description on the main page. The left side is unrunnable; right of the island is way gnarly.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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Upper Saint Johnsville
Timmerman Creek
IV+ 3.8 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater