Catalogue of Rivers:
Black, Beaver, moose, raquette, salmon, woodhull, independence, mill’s…
The triple crown
Moose River
Raquette River
Beaver River
Releases on the Moose River occur on weekends in October, April, and May, creating exciting class 4-5 paddling opportunities. In the summer, the river transforms into a lower-flow creek, offering new lines and a chance for beginners to practice in warm, reliable conditions. First paddled in the late 1970s, the Moose was nearly lost to a dam project until American Whitewater and environmental groups negotiated an agreement in 1984, securing 20 release days and protecting this recreational treasure. This effort became a model for future river negotiations and is celebrated annually with a festival and race. The Moose River remains a testament to successful river stewardship and collaboration.
Moose River
Raquette River
The Raquette is a classic Adirondack pool-drop river with closely spaced rapids, dropping 200 feet over the first mile through seven distinct features. The river’s unique bedrock creates challenging piton features and potholes, particularly at flows below 600 cfs, while the last two miles are mostly class 2 with one class 3 rapid. The area is part of a cooperative recreation effort with trails on both sides of the river maintained by ADK and other groups. Visitors are encouraged to stay on trails while scouting to minimize impact and maintain strong relationships with land and energy partners.
Beaver River
American Whitewater's negotiations have secured 11 annual releases on the Beaver River, creating whitewater opportunities on three challenging sections that are otherwise dry. These sections—Taylorville, Moshier, and Eagle—offer runs ranging from one to four miles, with 11 scheduled releases across the three sections every year. Taylorville features six class 3-4 rapids, including a steep 30-foot slide, ideal for strong intermediates. Moshier, the river's highlight, includes two waterfalls and a technical class 5 rapid, suited for experts or cautious intermediates. The Eagle section, a demanding expert-only run, drops 475 feet per mile with four intense class 5 rapids.