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Rapid NY Class V

Trash Can Falls

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

American Whitewater 44.0632, -75.2459

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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

Trash Can Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Trash Can Falls is the first major drop you come to on Section 4 and you will recognize it as the first horizon line you come to.  The main line (right side of the island) has some pin potential.  Scout right or from the island. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.3 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