Oswegatchie, Middle Branch

Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section)

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Daniel Kraeger
Daniel Kraeger

Jun 15, 2013


FYI shortly after the Sluice Falls rapid there is about 4 miles of FLAT water
befor the Jerden Falls Rd take out, just thought ide let u know

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Nov 3, 2009


Heads up: There is wood in the entrance to the Sluice falls section, right at the top of the rapid, at the first drop against the right wall. The wood/tree is in a bad spot and would cause major issues if a boat and boater got in there. On 11/3/2009 instead of running the rapid top to bottom, we seal launched into Sluice from river left after the first 20 feet of the rapid. Great rapid though, be ready to go deep!

Jim Dobbins
Jim Dobbins

Apr 20, 2008


Sunny 70 degree day. Not your average Adirondack April Day.

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Nov 10, 2007


River right of Tooth Ferry is a nasty recirculating eddy that has a rock just below water level that you can't see (but trust me it's there). It is tough to see where you may end up from above so I would recommend walking to the bottom and taking a peek before firing this one up. (Unless you need the money like I did!)

Jim Dobbins
Jim Dobbins

Oct 28, 2007


Not a great pic of the rapid but believe me it is a big hole.
It's big alright!

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Jan 1, 1900


Sluice Falls is a mini gorge with several drops in it. Right after this drop the river turns 90 degree to the right.