Grass, N. Branch

Most of this run is II-III, according to Squires' book, broken up by 40-50-foot Harper's Falls about 3 miles downstream of the Clare Road putin. Squires also points out that, if this is running, some of the V runs in the area will also be going.

The start of the section begins with a flatwater section that turns into mostly read and run class III wavetrains  while dumping elavation before Harper's Falls. After the falls, there is one class III ledge followed by some class II/III wavetrains with some flatwater inbetween to finish off the run.

It is important to scout for wood, especially in early run off periods.

A longer section can be paddled if you head past Downerville take out and enter into the main section of the Grass and head down to the Russel take-out.

For a quicker paddle, which leaves out the upper section above Harper's Falls is possible too. For this section, when leaving the Downerville Take out, make a right and travel along the dirt road for 2-3 miles. On your right will be a DEC parking area with a yellow gate. Park here and hike (.5miles) along the trail to Harper's Falls, where you can put on and paddle the lower section.

Canton - Cranberry Lake Area Reaches

Boland Creek Elm Creek

Grass (1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville) Grass (2. Downerville to Russell)

Grass (3. Morley to Massena)Grass (4.Woods Bridge Road to Route 47)

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