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Playspot NY Class II

Woodcutter Waves

Salmon (Lake Ontario) - 2. Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski (NY)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 750.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Photo
Woodcutter Waves
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

At the bottom of Firemen's Field Rapid there are two great waves. These are called Woodcutter Waves. (The waves are on river right, just downstream of the boat ramp on river left.) These waves are some of the best surf on the river. But they require a little caution. They have eddy service on river right, but the eddy’s have strong current and collect wood. Their banks also have undercut tree roots. Also, the trees above the waves tend to collect fishing lines and hooks from the local fishermen. So take a good look for fish hooks at eye-level. Ouch!

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.9 mi
Directions
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2. Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski
Salmon (Lake Ontario)
I-III 3.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater