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Housatonic River

 

The information here is based upon the best available information presently available.

If you find and error or have a written description of a water trail we have not included - please contact us

Location: Falls Village Hydro to Kent Section

USGS Quadrangle: South Canaan, Sharon, Cornwall & Ellsworth

Quick Stats

American Whitewater Classification: Class II - III  (one Class IV drop)

Length: 22.5 miles

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge:

Drainage: Housatonic River

Average Gradient: 12 fpm

Velocity: Sluggish to moderate

Recommended Flow:

Elevation:

Rescue Index: Accessible

Months Runnable:

March through June and during summer dam releases

Put in Location: Falls Village Hydro

Google Map

Coordinates:

Longitude: 73.37056 ºW Latitude: 41.95805 ºN

Takeout Location: Swifts Bridge

Google Map

Coordinates:

Longitude 73.39168 ºW   Latitude   41.80722 ºN

Description:

The Falls Village Hydro to Kent section of Housatonic River is 22.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater  to be a class II-III section. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Sections Of The White Water Run:

Scouting: Rapids by the Covered Bridge

Portages: None

Cautions:

 

Map:

 

Misc

Whitewater Kayaking Basics

Whitewater Kayaking Glossary

Paddling Trails Terminology

Water Classification

 

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