Esopus Creek, New York, US |
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| Usual Difficulty | II(III) (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 5 Miles |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| ESOPUS CREEK AT ALLABEN NY | ||||
| usgs-01362200 | 500 - 3000 cfs | II(III) | 01h16m | ~ 81 cfs (rc= -0.2 ) |
This is the section immediately *above* the whitewater release section and only runs with natural flow. It's primairly a class II run becoming class III with very high water.
Put in at fishing access on county rt. 47 in Big Indian. Take out at Allaben near portal or continue on with more water if the portal is releasing.
No photos found. | Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level | ||||||||
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| ESOPUS CREEK AT ALLABEN NY | ||||||||||||
| usgs-01362200 | 500 - 3000 cfs | II(III) | 01h16m | ~ 81 cfs (rc= -0.2 ) | ||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 2y252d17h20m | Esopus Creek1) Big Indian to Allaben Portal [NY] | Account of 06/03/09 | 0.00 ft | n/a |
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1) Big Indian to Allaben Portal, Esopus Creek New York, US (mobile)
User Comments
Put in on the upstream side, which is actually Birch creek perhaps 150 yards upstream of the
Esopus. You can then park in the small park by the east end of the bridge. You'll have some fast,
narrow stuff to start with, so be vigilant for strainers. At moderately high water I didn't think
this was much more than class 2, but a roll and the ability to stop could be very important. About
1/2 mile below route 28 is the bridge for Firehouse Road. Shortly below this is an abrupt drop with
a horizon line. I'm not sure if it collects wood, but it would be a very good idea to scout this
ahead of time. I'd guess that about 400 to 500 cfs on the Allaben gauge is pretty low. 1000 was
fast and fluid.