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Litchfield County

Sandy Brook 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: Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge Section

USGS Quadrangle: South Sandisfield, Tolland, and Winsted

Quick Stats

American Whitewater Classification: Class IV (Class V in high water)

Length: 5.6 miles

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: Sandy Brook Road Gauge

Drainage: Sandy Brook

Average Gradient: 80 fpm (110 fpm maximum)

Velocity: Fast and pushy

Recommended Flow:

Elevation:

Rescue Index: Accessible

Months Runnable: February and March, after heavy rains

Put-In:

Google Map

Longitude: 73.11278 ºW Latitude: 42.01416 ºN

Take Out:

Google Map

Longitude: 73.04445 ºW Latitude: 41.9775 ºN

Description:

This stretch of Sandy Brook River is 5.6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Torrington. This is the only paddling section along Sandy Brook River.

Sections Of The White Water Run:

Scouting: The top of two major drops

Portages: Depending on water flow - none or all

Cautions: Continuous whitewater, strainers, pinning spots

YouTube Video Of Sandy Brook

Map:

Sandy Brook

Misc

Whitewater Kayaking Basics

Whitewater Kayaking Glossary

Paddling Trails Terminology

Water Classification

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