Norwalk

Low water run starting at LA fitness and taking out at the Norwalk River trail near Riverside cemetery in Norwalk. The picture here is of Stone Bridge at higher water than today. Two must portage river wide strainers, one unfortunately just above the stone bridge rapid, although the last two drops in that sequence could still be run. Not much of an issue to get out an avoid at this level. The other is near Merritt 7 buildings before the tunnel. Enough water at this level to get down but I wouldn't go much lower. The expansion of the Norwalk River valley trail has improved access somewhat. Rain this week might give another opportunity for a higher flow run, possibly from park n ride in Wilton near orems diner or from Merwin meadows park (more strainers though). They have removed a low head dam from Merwin meadows as of late 2023 (flock dam by hotel zero was taken out in 2018) but there isn't much left behind in the way of features as they spread out the gradient, unfortunately.

Hidden gem for Southern Fairfield County.