Moose River — Bottom Moose
Lewis / Herkimer Co. · 8 mi · Class IV–V
1,290CFS/ 6.00 ft
Optimal→Stable· -60 cfs in 3h
Optimal: 500–2500 CFS · USGS #04252500
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Adirondack Park · New York Wild Forest
Premier Adirondack expert kayaking — the Bottom Moose delivers eight miles of continuous Class IV–V whitewater through a remote gorge. Crystal Falls, Fowlersville Falls, and Agers Falls are rites of passage for northeastern creek boaters.
Trip sections
McKeever to Fowlersville — 4 mi, Class IV, Crystal Falls and Tannery Rapids
Fowlersville to Agers Falls — 4 mi, Class IV–V, the marquee section
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Data Quality
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