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Moose, Middle Branch, NY

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Singing Waters Campground to McKeever (Upper Middle)

Class II-IV
5 Miles

Nelson's Falls


Nelson's Falls
Photo of unknown by Steve Graley (Phantomboater) taken Oct 2001 @ 3.68'

Gauge Information

Moose, Middle Branch
Singing Waters Campground to McKeever II-IV
low
1.98
9/5 9:45
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  3 ft Max Sug. Level:  8 ft

River Description


The put-in for this, the first of four regularly run whitewater sections on the Moose River can be found on Route 28 just south of Singing Waters Campground where the river is visible from the road. There is another put-in just to the north of Singing Waters on a side road also.

This section of river is primarily a class II and fast moving water run. At low levels it is a scrape and rub rock garden. There is one named rapid, Nelson's Falls that is considered a class IV. Nelson's is a fun 3 drop rapid with some undercuts and is often the site of big strainers!

Check out the description in the CNY site

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"I would not suggest this section is suitable for beginners but at even 3.0 ft to 3.5 it is a fun stretch to play and practice river reading skills."
- kathy corey 2001-11-26


StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2005-06-22 00:29:00

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Below Nelson's Falls


Below Nelson's Falls  Middle Moose NY
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Nelson's Falls


Nelson's Falls  Middle Moose NY
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Nelson's Falls


Nelson's Falls  Middle Moose NY
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Put in at the RR Bridge


Put in at the RR Bridge  Moose River NY
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Bottom of the first rapid after Nelson's Lake


Bottom of the first rapid after Nelson's Lake  Moose River NY
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Middle Branch, Moose


Middle Branch, Moose  Moose River NY
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Middle Branch, Moose


Middle Branch, Moose  Moose River NY
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First rapid after Nelson's Lake


First rapid after Nelson's Lake  Moose River NY
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Middle Branch, Moose


Middle Branch, Moose  Moose River NY
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Gauge

Gauge Description:

This gauge reading comes from the gauge at McKeever after the confluence of the Middle and South Branch of the Moose river, however it is a reliable reading for the purposes of running this section.

You can also call 1-900-726-4243 (Code 361522).

Moose River At McKeever [ NY ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
1.98 9/5 9:45

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
NY Moose— 1. Middle: McKeever to Rock Island III 1.98 ft   low 9/5 9:45
NY Moose— 2. Lower: Rock Island to Fowlersville III-IV 1.98 ft   low 9/5 9:45
NY Moose— 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls V 1.98 ft   low 9/5 9:45
NY Moose, Middle Branch— Singing Waters Campground to McKeever II-IV 1.98 ft   low 9/5 9:45

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:2034
USGS Station:04254500
HUC:04150101
Latitude:43.6111
Longitude:-75.1097
Class:-1

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
0.0Put-InPutin
1.0Nelson FallsIVHazard Waterfall
4.8Mill RuinII+Hazard
5.0Take-OutTakeout

Rapid Descriptions

Put-In
Find the putin where the river is visible from Route 28 south of Singing Waters campground, or the alternate putin on a side road half mile to the north.

Nelson Falls (Class IV, Mile 1.0)
You approach Nelson Falls after passing under a railroad trestle. The rapid is on a blind corner so this would be a good time to get out and scout. There are 3 drops of about 3 feet each over 100 yards of river. Nelson's tends to be a strainer collector so keep an eye out!

Mill Ruin (Class II+, Mile 4.8)
The rapid itself is not worthy of naming, but the ruins of an old mill, visible from the bridge over Route 28 at McKeever is worth noting. Stay right on the river if possible, the ruins are badly undercut and there may be remnants of rebar and other hazards.

Take-Out
Find the take-out after paddling beneath the bridge at McKeever on river left. The Gauging Station is also located here, on Moose River Road. This is also the old put-in location for the Middle Moose run.


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