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This reach has enjoyed a resurgence! Courtesy of Cascade Falls Kayak Adventures, the Friends of the Outlet, the Village of Penn Yan and the Keuka Lake Outlet Association, the strainers are cleared out by volunteers. the stream has a whitewater slalom course and a 7.5-mile hiking and biking trail. WW Slalom races are held there in the spring and fall. Racing teams from NY, New England and Pennsylvania use this site to train.
Cascade Falls Triathlon, May 2-3, 2009
Special event sponsored by Kayak Adventures and Jackson Kayak. Click here for details.
For Driving Directions from all points to the mill and the competition center, click here.
For directions to the putin in downtown Penn Yan, click here.
Flow is determined by witnessing how many "Gates" are open at the Birkett Mills factory on Main Street.
1 Gate is not runnable other than some easy play at the put-in or at certain points at the Competition Center.
2 Gates is an intermediate run,
3 Gates will give you a class-III run from the put-in to the Competition Center and III/IV at the Center.
4 or 5 Gates gets very pushy and is not recommended for beginners.
The Competition Center begins with a Class-IV mill drop. Be on the alert for Strainers and signs warning of unrunnable waterfalls. When you see the signs, GET OUT! Follow Standard River rules when you come upon posted Hazards. Take out at the Hazard signs and safely portage or scout the hazard. Be particularly careful if there's a Special Event--please make sure that you don't blunder into an ongoing race or event.
The Competion Center is managed and maintained by Kayak Adventures and a huge team of volunteers. During Special Event releases, requested by Kayak Adventures or other entities, please contact them to determine the extent of their activity on the outlet. The Special Events postings can be found on the Keuka Lake Level website, maintained by the Keuka Lake Association.
You can reach the Kayak Adventures office at 585-704-2372 or kayakadv@rochester.rr.com if you wish to be part of the team that maintains the Outlet.
| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keuka Outlet [NY] |
Locals
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2 full tubes | Adrian VandenBout | |
| Keuka Outlet [NY] |
Keuka Outlet
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n/a | Harry A. Marinakis, M.D. | |
| 1y156d15h55m | Keuka Outlet [NY] |
Keuka Outlet
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2 tubes | Scott Conley |
| 3y131d15h55m | Keuka Outlet [NY] |
thirsty for gnar
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2 full tubes | Adrian VandenBout |
| 6y156d15h55m | Keuka Outlet [NY] |
Kevin at Tunnel Drop
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2 tubes | Phantom Boater |
| 6y159d15h55m | Keuka Outlet [NY] |
Cascade Falls, Penn Yan, New York
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n/a | art miller |
| 7y161d15h55m | Keuka Outlet [NY] |
My Best Landing, Yet !
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low | Phantom Boater |
| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Penn Yan Putin |  | |
| 3.6 | Keuka Falls |    | |
| 5.1 | Cascade Falls | IV | |
| 8.8 | The Tube | III | |
| 9.3 | Dresden Takeout |  |
There are several putins, but the earliest is in Penn Yan. There's a small parking lot, with a short walk to the Outlet. There is a walking trail the entire 7+ miles of the outlet. Be on the lookout for people walking, riding bikes or on Horses if you find it necessary to be on the trail.
You can recognize this broken-down dam by the beat-up building on River Left. Get out when you see the Warning sign. The property owers understand the river passage laws and allow for safe passage around the falls. By permit the Falls are runnable during designated Special Events. Please take care and scout the Falls, as a Special Event may be taking place, and you don't want to blunder into the middle of a competition or instructional session.
River Alert
State News
River Links
NWRI - Keuka Outlet Penn Yan to Dresden (mobile)
User Comments
Association: http://www.keukalakeassoc.org/keuka_lake_level.php. This should be linked in the "Flow
Info" tab.
http://www.keukalakeassoc.org/ Groups interested in requesting a special event release or reduced
flow will be required to fill out and submit a request to the KLOC Gate Manager at least two weeks
prior to the event. The advanced notice will allow time for scheduling and public notification in
the local media and on the Keuka Lake Association's website. Approved events will be posted on the
bottom of the "Keuka Lake Level Guide" that is published in several local papers. Events will also
be posted on the lake level page. Groups interested in obtaining a request form may contact the
KLOC Manager's office at: KLOC Gate Manager, 5 Maiden Lane, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or Fax: 315-536-5866
or email: mubed@adelphia.net. Forms may also be obtained here under Contents > Lake Level . Edit