South Branch Oromocto River
South branch Oromocto river
| Class: III | Length: 11km |
| Location: Fredericton, NB | Character: Creek |
| Gauge: Gauge | Contributor: François Côté |
General Information
This is a small class III river which feels more like a creek. It has a steep gradient and a lot of rapids separated by a few stretches of flat water. Despite the gradient, none of the individual rapids are too big. The put-in is at the outflow of South Oromocto Lake and take out is at the bridge on Sand Brook Road. Another 1km or so downriver from the bridge is a very nice waterfall which I believe to be un-runnable.
Named Rapids
There are no named rapids on this run.
Hazards
Sweepers and strainers are common on this river. There is a waterfall 1km down river from the take-out.
Access
Put-In: (45°26'29.6"N 66°38’37.1"W)
Take outs: (45°29'52.5"N 66°36’45.4"W)
Gauge
1.0 - 1.3 is a good level. I unfortunately don’t know what the lower limit is.