Sacandaga,
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3. Stewarts Bridge Reservoir to Hudson River
| Usual Difficulty |
II-III (may vary with level) |
| Length |
3.5 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
14 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
The put in for this section is found about 300 yards before you cross the dam on the left side of
the road. There you will find a trail going through a fence. Please stay on the trail as it is
private property owned by the electric company. They have graciously allowed us access to this
river so please moniter yourselves as well as others. The parking area is on the right as you turn
left to go to the dam. Once on the trail you have about a 400 yard carry to the river. Upon
launching, the river immediately enters the first of two rapids. This rapid is about 1/2 mile long
and is classified as a II with fun waves. About 3/4 of the way down above the bridge abutments (the
bridge is gone) on the far right you will find what is probably the best wave on the river. Usually
it will be obvious as you will see many sitting in the eddy waiting to surf. It is usually best to
enter the eddy from below by passing to the left of the wave and then peeling into the eddy. Be
quick or you will miss it.
After the first rapid you will enter about 1 mile of fast but calm water. The last rapid will begin
slowly and graudally built till it forms a class III- rapid with many wave trains. There is a
surfing wave clost to the bottom on river left that you will have to look out for. Immediately
after leaving the last rapid the take out will be on river left. Look for a concrete landing. Above
the landing is a kayak store that you will want to explore as well as a very nice parking lot for
parking vehicles.
Rumor has it that there are plans afoot to build a permanent surfing wave somewhere on the river.
Will keep you informed if more information is discovered.
At the take out there is a kayak store (Sacandaga Outdoor Center) with many of the essentials. They
also provide a shuttle service for any kayakers who don't want to mess with their own shuttles. The
cost is 4 dollars a trip and they run 11, 1, and 3. If you want to take the shuttle but wish to not
haul your kayak (drive up, paddle down, shuttle back to car) the cost is 2 dollars.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2002-07-03 06:44:41
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
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spring. I drove over to check it out and the park was not complete due to rain that forced the
release of more water over the dam which ended up in a loss of one of the machines as well as the
incompletion of the playpark. If you are thinking about heading to the Sac for some play, perhaps
think again...