Posts Creek

Trailhead parking on Glenwild Ave. to Wanaque Res. Property line(Posts Creek through Norvin Green Forest)

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DifficultyIV-V(V+)
Length1.7 mi
Avg Gradient220 fpm
GaugeWest Brook Near Wanaque Nj
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
8 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 7, 2010

River Description

As far as I know, no one's run this yet. I'm posting info on it mostly because someone posted some photos of this creek and there was no description of if up yet.

Google Earth and searches of waterfall photo galleries online suggest that this run has some good/BIG drops on it. The take-out might be a little tricky. Trespassing on Wanaque Res. property and/or paddling on Wanaque Res. are forbidden and stictly enforced. Have an exit plan ready which allows you to get out before the fence.

There seems to be an old diversion dam and pond which sends water southeast to another small lake. It might be possible to run that or hike along it to get out.


River Features

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Distance: 0 mi

Take Out

Distance: 1.5 mi
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Stephen Strange
Stephen Strange

Apr 21, 2010


Figure out your exit plan before you put on. I have some ideas. contact me and I could share.

Stephen Strange
Stephen Strange

Apr 21, 2010


This is right below the put in.

Stephen Strange
Stephen Strange

Apr 21, 2010


This is first few hundred yards of Posts Creek. With enough water to run it, I imagine it would be quite a slalom course between drops, with an occasional strainer thrown in for good measure.

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Mike Stawicki

Apr 17, 2010


located in Norvin Green State Park just 2 miles south of the West Brook

MS
Mike Stawicki

Apr 17, 2010


drop on Posts Brook...about 2 miles away from West Brook