Seneca

2006

White's Run to Seneca Rocks

6.2 Miles

Class III-IV

Avg Gradient: 70 fpm
Max Gradient: 90 fpm

Gauge: NF SB at Cabins - 11:00 AM

*Pictures compliments of Patty Hachick
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4/15/06
Level: 5.85 ft, 1270 cfs & rising due to storms the night before
Level was a good medium - Optimum!
Craft: Thrillseeker

All pictures were taken the day after the run.
Level was probably below minimum

Put in on small creek 20 yards above Seneca. Shortly after, a strainer had to be portaged. First half of trip was continuous with a narrow stream bed and a few distinct horizon lines.

The most significant drop in first half was a multiple ledge drop into holes.

Other typical rapids on Seneca

Also, There was a good slide then a ledge was sneaked down the left side by punching a hole.

Below Onego river widened out and larger eddies occurred.

A left channel was taken around an island. Next the river piled up on a wall at a ninety degree curve - some current flowed left into an eddy - the main current went right. Below this point another strainer was portaged - it could have been passed on the left with caution. Behind the Post Office was one of the best drops - a fairly heavy rapid that was run down the left side to avoid two holes. While scouting, we shared company with some seasoned Coastal Canoeists. A canoe paddle can be used as a walking stick. But you don't need to walk when you can canoe.

Near the end, a dam or uniform ledge was run down the left.

The last rapid was visible from our campsite. This was a twisty multiple ledge drop with large holes at the bottom.