South Sandy Creek

Here is my writeup from the now defunct Inland Surfing Association web page:

SOUTH SANDY CREEK

Section: Lorraine Gulf (Bullock Corners to Allendale)

Counties: Jefferson (NY)

USGS Quads: Pierrepont Manor

Suitable for: Intermediate and Advanced

Months Runnable: March and April, or after 2 days of steady rain

Interesting Highlights: The whitewater and the waterfall

Scenery: Beautiful

Difficulty: III (III+ at high water)

Average Width: 40 feet

Velocity: 3 - 6 m.p.h.

Gradient: 38 feet per mile

Runnable Water Levels:

Nearest USGS Gauge: Black River at Watertown, Station #04260500

Best USGS Gauge: Independence River at Donnatsburg, #04256000

Nearest Waterline Gauge:

Minimum: About 16' below the top of the rectangular base of the bridge abutment on route 178 (Access Point B). The rocks in the river downstream of the bridge on the right should be just covered. This level makes for a long paddle. The minimum fun level would be considerably higher, with the water level near the top of the rectangular base of the bridge abutment.

Maximum: Not established

Hazards: Strainers

Scouting: None

Portages: Any strainers

Rescue Index: Remote

Source of Additional Information: The Inland Surfing Association paddling club at (607)785-3891 or the Adirondack Mountain Club's 'Canoe Guide to Western and Central New York State', Kevin Howells

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