Stony Brook

Lower section, from hikers parking lot to the Ramapo River

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DifficultyI-II
Length2 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeRamapo River at Ramapo Ny
Flow Rate as of 23 minutes
79 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedApril 26, 2016

River Description

This Brook is quite small. Look for it to come up late fall when leaves are gone and the ground is cold, during the winter, and very early spring. The length is a little less than two miles (although it seemed longerwhen I paddled it) if you take out by the Deli on & Lakes Drive just upstream of the Ramapo. I guess you tack on another 0.20 miles if you paddle to the Dam on the Ramapo. Most of this run is fairly scenic, particuliarly after you pass under the secound bridge. At this point, you'll soon notice there's a hiking trail with red blazes on your left, the road is far enough distance to your right. If you hike the red trail from Reaves Meadow visitors center/ hikers parking lot, you'll be able to scout this section which is not visible from the road. It's not really important to do so since there's no ledge drops, nasty holes ect just always keep on guard for strainers. The section before this can be viewed when driving to the put-in by turning on to Johnston Town Rd.

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James Dougherty

Dec 24, 2007


Scout, it appears to have a number of hazards in it.