Cranberry River - White Water Paddling
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Tucked out of the way and utterly scenic.
Mark Hill

A good look at the bottom of the baddest rapid on the Middle Cranberry, S-Turn, a stout class IV.
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Summary
A rare classic, this steep river will engage intermediate and advanced boaters with its blind drops and technical maneuvers.
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Distance
5.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
58.9 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Surprisingly steep and relentless, yet rarely more difficult than a Class IV.
Time To Complete
4 hours
Plan to spend a few hours out on the river.
Seasonality
Spring and Summer
You can catch it after summer storms, but spring is your best bet.
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