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Monroe Bridge Dryway Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
#5 Station Dam in Monroe Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Bear Swamp Reservoir |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
60 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
3 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
888-356-3663 , #5 Station dam |
| Good Level: |
600 - 1500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
call 1-800-452-1737 and at the prompt key in 255122 for the the next days release schedule or check the following website http://www.h2oline.com/255122.asp |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September, October
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| Permit: |
None required. |
| Hazards: |
Some scrap metal debri from old industry. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Northeastern U.S. (MA), 65 miles East of Albany, NY |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: Turn north off Hwy 2 onto Zoar Road west of Charlemont. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles and bear left onto River Road. Stay on River Road all the way to the town of Monroe Bridge. Turn south off River Road onto Depot Street in Monroe Bridge. Continue on Depot Street to the put in.
Take Out: Turn east off River Road onto Dunbar Brook Picnic Area access road. Stay to the right on the access road to reach the take out at the reservoir. However, park vehicles up at the picnic area. The small parking area at the reservoir is for loading only. Observe all 'No Parking' signs. |
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