Trout brook (Schroon trib)

Alder Brook Road to Pottersville

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April 10, 2017

Trip Report

ReporterTommy Sewall

Just ran this yesterday 4/9/17 in a 4 man raft. The Schroon was at 7.2ft and the trout was barely runnable in our raft. There is one very short but technical hit before the portage, mostly flat water. The falls look really fun but I have not hit them due to the water going underground shortly after. There is one more fun hit after the portage, it's a smaller set of falls that spans the whole river. The river left line is more difficult with a light smaller run out. After this feature it's all just Class II until the take out with the exception of one random drop that also spans the whole river. It will sneak up on you, so keep an eye out for it. Overall conclusion, this run is only worth it a few days out of the year when the water is really high. A long and difficult portage, but a couple of fun hits. If you enjoy exploring then you will like this trip, if you want long runs of whitewater this one is not worth it.

Trip Report – Trout brook (Schroon trib) – Alder Brook Road to Pottersville | American Whitewater