Adin Richardson drops Sluice Falls,
Oswegatchie River. PHOTO: STEVE ARNS
of the Grass River D E G R A S S E , N E W YO R K
Lengthy canyons and some of the biggest drops in New York make this stretch of the Grass one of the toughest runs in the state. It’s also typi- cally snowing when the Twin Falls section is at a runable level, adding to the rush. —Geoff Boyd
Bottom Moose F O W L E R S V I L L E , N E W YO R K
No list of tough rivers in the Northeast is com- plete without the Moose. Spring flows typically make this run quite juicy with some pretty se- rious holes along the way. Multiple lines are available for each drop, allowing you to make your day as tough or not-quite-as-tough as you want. —Geoff Boyd
Twin Falls section
Boquet River K E E N E , N E W YO R K
A Lake Placid area standout, the Boquet keeps creekers who have spent too much time away from the mountains from getting soft. One mis- take can quickly lead to another on this hectic river where wild rapids and gnarly boulders keep your mind and body fully alert. —Phil Kompass
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Hornbeck’s Creek C O U N T Y ,
Sawyer River L I V E R M ORE , N E W H A M P SH I RE
This four-mile boulder garden in the Mt. Wash- ington valley is worth the long drive and hike in. Bring an experienced Sawyer paddler or be pre- pared to spend a good chunk of your day scout- ing. The river has few distinct rapids and it gets steeper as it progresses. Don’t make this your warm-up run for the season. —Nate Warren
P E N N S Y L V A NI A
Dumping into the Delaware Water Gap, this two-mile creeky section is white-knuckle all the way. Steep slides, 90-degree turns, undercuts, 20-foot drops and narrow slots round out Horn- beck’s host of nasty features. Strainers and sieves add to the technical nature of this run—a great opportunity to brush up on your scouting skills.—Michael Mechan
John’s Brook K E E N E V A L L E Y , N E W YO R K
It takes time, effort and luck just to put on this damn run. John’s Brook is much steeper than the pool and drop rivers most characteristic of the Northeast. The unrelenting pitch, healthy dose of wood and sieves, and difficult, continu- ous class V whitewater make this run stand out on the list of contenders. —Phil Kompass
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