Class IV-V Beaver River, NY

Moshier Section (Moshier Reservoir to Moshier Falls)

The Beaver River originates from Stillwater Reservoir in the western section of the Adirondack Park northeast of the village of Lowville. The area is undeveloped and camping is available throughout the area.

 

The Moshier section is the jewel of the river - a 4-mile run that includes two runnable waterfalls, a number of easy class 3 rapids, and concludes with a long, technical class 5 rapid composed of four discernible drops. The section is appropriate for experts or strong intermediates with judicious scouting and/or portaging. (American Whitewater)

Section Details

Trip Length Partial Day, 3.0 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Manager Private, Orion Power
Wild & Scenic No
Water Trail No
Description American Whitewater
River Flow Information

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Calendar/view-event/event/2590/

This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam.

Release is scheduled 1 time each year from a hydropower dam upstream around Labor Day under the Settlement Agreement.