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Sandy Brook Road to Route 8 Bridge Info Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Sandy Brook Road |
| Take Out: |
Route 8 Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
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| Gradient: |
80 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
3.5 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Whitewater Hotline: 203-582 6978
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| Good Level: |
3-5 ft on the Route 8 Bridge gauge |
| Season Comments: |
February, March
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| Primary Season: |
flows go up and down quickly |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Swift and technical whitewater with narrow chutes and tight drops. |
| Hazards: |
possible log hazards |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Northeastern U.S. (CT), 26 miles of Hartford |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Located along Sandy Brook Road which follows the river from Route 8.
Take-out: Located at the Route 8 bridge over Sandy Brook. |
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