Moose
2. Lower: Rock Island to Fowlersville
| Difficulty | III-IV |
| Length | 8.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 7, 2021 |
River Description
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Logistics:
See the Lower Moose Map. The normal putin is at Rock Island, off Moose River Road, about three miles West of Rte. 28. The takeout is at Fowlerville Road, the normal putin for the Bottom Moose. To get to the takeout from the putin, continue West on Moose River Road for about 4 miles.
Bear Right at Porter's Corners, staying on Moose River Road.
After another 2.5 miles, take a Right onto North South Road.
At the T intersection, hang Left onto Penny Settlement Road.
After a short drive, take your first Right onto Fowlerville Road. The river's about a mile and a half along Fowlerville. Park before the river, on the left or the right. (There's a good sandy parking area on the left.)
See also the Google Directions from Utica.
Those wishing to run the class-4 section usually put in at Rock Island. Those wishing to run the class-3 section (Middle Moose) usually take out at Rock Island: Longitude - 75, 09, 27 and Latitude 43, 36, 01.
See also the Middle Moose, Class III, and Bottom Moose, Class V.
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...River Features
Rock Island Putin
Iron Bridge
Tannery
Rooster Tail
After a long series of ledges and holes is a twisting, 6-foot drop on the right. Scout from river left.
Froth Hole
Mixmaster
Elevator Shaft
Fowlerville Road
Take out here, at the road--or run Fowlersville Falls for a good capper to a good day!
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