Saranac - 1. Union Falls to Silver Lake Road


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1. Union Falls to Silver Lake Road

Usual Difficulty II-III (may vary with level)
Length 4 Miles

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SARANAC RIVER AT PLATTSBURGH NY
usgs-04273500 4.30 - 10.00 ft II-III 08h30m 3.87 ft (rc= -0.1 )


River Description

Guidebook : Adirondack Canoe Waters, North Flow
by Paul Jamieson and Don Morris
Don Morris, 166 Park Ave, Saranac Lake, NY 12893

NOTE: The gauge listed is downstream, and is affected by power generation dams which are located between this reach and the gauge. However, it is the best reference available.

Fairly straightforward stretch. Start is 2 miles of flatwater, followed by 2 miles of easy whitewater. Take out at Silver Lake Road is under dispute and could be problematic. Most parties continue downstream to Redford or take out at a canoe carry trail upstream of the bridge(see accompanying description).
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2005-07-18 14:24:58