Neversink, New York, US |
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| Usual Difficulty | II-IV (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 13 Miles |
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| NEVERSINK RIVER AT BRIDGEVILLE NY | ||||
| usgs-01436690 | 640 - 5000 cfs | II-IV | 01h15m | 296 cfs (rc= -0.1 ) |
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| usgs-01436690 | 640 - 5000 cfs | II-IV | 01h15m | 296 cfs (rc= -0.1 ) | ||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 2y233d03h02m | /Neversink-1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Jordan runs HighFalls |
0 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y233d03h13m | /Neversink-1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Account of 04/22/11 |
0 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y233d03h15m | /Neversink-1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Neversink Gorge |
0 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y233d03h19m | @Neversink 1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Denton Falls |
1400 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y236d03h06m | /Neversink-1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Soft Landing |
0 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y236d03h10m | /Neversink-1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Two Choices |
1400 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 2y236d03h19m | @Neversink 1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley [NY] |
Neversink Scenery |
1400 cfs | Steve McLuckie |
| 4y181d03h43m | Never sink Gorge [NY] |
High falls |
It was below minimum | James Dougherty |
| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| 0.0 | Denton falls to high falls |
There are several rapids in this section. This description is based on running it at 920 cfs. At said level I would say this section is a CL3+, but I can see how at higher water this could become CL4. The real fun begins at Denton falls where the character of the river changes for the next 1.5 - 2 miles. No real big holes to worry about at Denton falls. but you need to pick your way down. We scouted on river right when we saw the first horizon line, Denton Falls. Once you get to Denton Falls the gradient picks up and the river will get more narrow in places causing the water to get deeper which creates bigger waves and holes. With exception to Denten Falls and High Falls what looked liked horrizon lines disappeared as we got closer so boat scouting sufficed until high falls. At high falls we scouted on river right and was easily able to see our left line. Scouting from the left may prove to be tricky and perhaps a poor choice. We chose a far river left boof. We followed this creeky line which is seperated from the the rest of the river (at least at 920 cfs). Following this creeky section it takes a hard right so we followed the flow around the right turn and driving right to not to get pushed to far left, and boofed into the meat that almost looks like a hole but is not. The trick is when pushing right don't point to much to the right and go over sideways. Two people on my 2nd trip down got stuck for a bit. As long as your kayak is pointed12 or 1 o'clock , you should be fine. We would dive into the water, submerge, and it felt like a big hand pushed me out and upward. A lot of fun. After high falls, the River turns to it's previous character, tame in comparison.
The rest of the way down after High Falls is a lot of CL2, mabe two more CL3 rapids and some flat water.
BTW, the first time down I parked at The hikers parking lot on Katrina Falls road. A bit of a hike in, a quarter mile I guess. Take the blue trail to the first yellow trail on your left. It's worth it if it's icey since we were were able to sliegh ride some portions of the trail which was also fun. I don't know if I would put in this way on a hot day, but it sure cuts off a lot of flat water, mabe a mile and a half of mostly flat.
User Comments
right of way while taking out. I also don't think we're likely to be hassled as long as we park
well. About 1.5 miles further downstream there's a pullout that's big enough for 3 cars or so.
There's a nice rapid just after the bridge, but it's mostly very easy from there to the pullout.
I'd suggest taking a look at Denton Falls. I don't think it's likely to collect wood, but by the
time you can see the bottom of the tongue your options are limited.
is what looks to be a long term strainer wedged across the channel in the middle of the bridge. It
is underwater and passable just river left of the right abutment. Denton's doesn't need to be
scouted just be to the right of the hump. I would scout high falls. R-2ed the whole 18 or so miles
with my wife and we saw at least 10 bald eagles. Or maybe the same eagle 10 times.
high falls and stood a the base of the falls, river left, where water was droping off just to the
right of me while facing upstream. I was able to see over so at least on river left it's about 5.5
ft. I always hear people going down the right side, middle looked like it would be serious and the
hardest. I never heard someone going down river left but it looked like it would be easy. My
concern would be enough water to land in. It was a beutiful area and at times walking along the
river I would have to back track as the bank would rise until I couldnt go forward due to no more
room to walk and it was way to steep to climb up. Getting out of this river without a kayak might
prove to be difficult, particuliarly if you are injured. I would suggest bringing a USGS map and
compass. There is a trail probably no more than a few yards to a 1/2 mile, depending where you are,
that runs along the river, at least on river left. In places you may find it hard to get to.