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Please note release dates are very volatile and are often changed as the season progresses.
Lack of rain or drought can and does affect a dam release!
Be sure to confirm the release before you drive or commit to lodging.

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Black River Gorge, Watertown, NY (Cl IV-V)

2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

Black River Festival July 16, 2011
Min flow = 1000cfs Max flow = 6000cfs
10 major rapids in 8 miles including a class IV+ waterfall. Note: dangerous pin spot in Knife's Edge. Do not run this river without a knowledgeable guide to avoid a pin.

Deerfield River, Dryway, Charlemont, Ma, Class IV

1/5

Deerfield River Festival = July 30, 2011
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255122.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle. Warning, do not drive without checking for last minute changes!
Min flow = 600cfs
Don't under-estimate this river, there have been many serious injuries on all the main rapids including Split Hair, Judy's Hole, Dunbar Brook, False Tooth, Dragons Tooth and Labrynth. Most of these required rescue by emergency personnel and surgery. Almost all injuries happened to kayakers who did not have a rock solid roll and were injured after doing a wet exit. Don't be next, if you don't have a never failing roll don't paddle this river!

Deerfield River, Fifebrook, Charlemont, Ma Cl II

2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22
4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/15, 4/18, 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29
5/5, 5/6, 5/12, 5/13, 5/19, 5/20, 5/23, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27
6/1, 6/9, 6/10, 6/16, 6/17, 6/20, 6/21, 6/22, 6/23, 6/24, 6/27, 6/28, 6/29, 6/30
7/1, 7/4, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/14, 7/15, 7/18, 7/19, 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28, 7/29
8/2, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/19, 8/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26, 8/30, 8/31
9/1, 9/2, 9/3, 9/5, 9/6, 9/7, 9/8, 9/9, 9/12, 9/13, 9/14, 9/15, 9/16, 9/19, 9/20, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23
10/3, 10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/10, 10/11, 10/12, 10/13, 10/14

Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.

Deerfield River, Zoar Gap, Charlemont, Ma Cl III

2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.

Farmington River, New Boston, Ma class III-IV

1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12, 1/13, 1/14, 1/16, 1/17, 1/18, 1/19, 1/20, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 1/30, 1/31
2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/5, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15, 2/16, 2/17, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

Release level = 250 cfs

Green River Narrows, NC (Cl IV-V+)

2/22

2.9 miles of 11 full on Class IV-V+ rapids in close succession

Lackawaxen River, Hawley, Pa Cl II

2/20, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/24

To check for sufficient water (400cfs) to paddle this river add the USGS Gauge Reading to the Planned Generation Discharge then apply the result to the scale that follows.
Be sure to use the "Previous Page" link on the KCCNY site to move back & forth.
400 cfs min flow for a paddle
750-1500 CFS - Generally accepted good level. 6-8 good wave trains, eddies and ferries.
2500+ CFS - Feels like class 3, Fast moving mostly flat water and longer swim potential.
Good river reading required to avoid a trashing in the few remaining river features.
Whitewater Releases 10am-3pm normally 1200cfs

Lehigh River, White Haven, Pa (Cl II-III)

1/28, 1/29
2/4, 2/5
5/12, 5/26, 5/27
6/9, 6/10, 6/23, 6/24
7/7, 7/8, 7/21, 7/22, 7/28, 7/29
8/4, 8/5, 8/11, 8/12, 8/18, 8/19, 8/25, 8/26
9/1, 9/2, 9/14

Min release level= 500cfs at the F.E. Walter Dam.
Planned dam releases are very volatile and can change in a matter of hours. Be sure to check back often for current release info.
Check updated release information here

Lower Gauley River, Summersville, WV Cl III-IV

9/7, 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, 9/14, 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/28, 9/29, 9/30
10/1, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8
11/13, 11/14, 11/21

Millers River, South Royalston, MA Class II-III

Nolichucky River, Embreeville, Tn Cl III-IV

1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, 1/14, 1/16, 1/17, 1/18, 1/19, 1/20, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 1/30, 1/31
2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/5, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/11, 2/12, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15, 2/16, 2/17, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

8 miles of Class III-IV rapids

North Branch Potomac River, Bloomington MD Class II/III

1/25, 1/26, 1/27, 1/28
2/11, 2/12

Min flow = 400 cfs, Max flow = 2500 cfs Click here for current dam release info

Raquette River, NY Class V

2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

Typical release level = 700-900 cfs
Min 125cfs
Low 500-900cfs
Med 900-1200cfs
High 1200-2000cfs
Crazy to paddle, Above 2000cfs
Check current water level here

Russel Fork, Haysi, Va (class IV-V+)

10/6, 10/7, 10/13, 10/14, 10/20, 10/21, 10/27, 10/28

All flows 800cfs except Oct 27-28 which are 1000cfs.

Sacandaga River, Lake Luzerne, NY Class II-III

2/19, 2/20, 2/21, 2/22

Normally releases almost every day but be sure to check current info before you drive.
Click here for current dam release info

Salmon River, Pulaski, NY Cl II-III

1/28, 1/29, 1/30, 1/31
2/13, 2/14
7/7, 7/8, 7/21, 7/22
8/4, 8/5

Please note: 2012 Summer Release Dates are an estimate based on past release dates. Check back for firm dates late April or May.
Local camping at Selkirk Shores Campground in Pulaski, use Reserve America to book a site.
Click here for current dam release info

Savage River, Bloomington, Md Cl III-IV

1/27, 1/28

Min flow = 350 cfs, max = 2000cfs
Paddle from the dam to the confluence of the Potomac River (4.7 miles).
Whitewater releases from Savage River Dam are normally sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Adventure Sports International in cooperation with the Upper Potomac River Commission.
Click here for current dam release info

Stoneycreek River, Johnstown, Pa Cl III-IV

Upper Gauley River, Summersville, WV Class IV-V

9/7, 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, 9/14, 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/28, 9/29, 9/30
10/1, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/13, 10/14, 10/21

9.8 miles of class III-IV & IV+ rapids with two class V rapids. Experts only ! Be extra careful in the Initiation Rapid where two people have died and many been trapped. Do not enter or surf the wave in this rapid! Do not paddle this river if you do not know where this rapid is! Take note this is the first "real" rapid on the river.

Upper Green River, Hendersonville, NC Cl II-III+

2/22

Upper Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Md (Class IV-V)

4/20, 4/27
5/4, 5/5, 5/7, 5/11, 5/14, 5/18, 5/25, 5/26
6/1, 6/4, 6/8, 6/11, 6/15, 6/18, 6/22, 6/23, 6/25, 6/29, 6/30
7/2, 7/6, 7/9, 7/13, 7/16, 7/20, 7/23, 7/27, 7/30
8/3, 8/4, 8/6, 8/10, 8/11, 8/13, 8/17, 8/18, 8/20, 8/24, 8/25, 8/27, 8/31
9/1, 9/3, 9/7, 9/8, 9/10, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/14, 9/17, 9/21, 9/24, 9/28
10/1, 10/5, 10/6, 10/8, 10/12, 10/15

Experts only for this 9.9 mile paddle April, May, Sept & Oct releases are 10am-1pm. June, July & Aug releases are 11am-2pm

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