Oswegatchie, Middle Branch
Section #4 (Sluice Falls Section)
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportFYI 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
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!
Sunny 70 degree day. Not your average Adirondack April Day.
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!)
Not a great pic of the rapid but believe me it is a big hole.
It's big alright!
Sluice Falls is a mini gorge with several drops in it. Right after this drop the river turns 90 degree to the right.