The Independence River is a small mountain stream which originates near the western edge of Adirondack Park.

The Independence was named by surveyor/engineer Pierre Pharoux in 1794, in honor of the national holiday.

[1] The Independence is considered an excellent run by whitewater kayakers and canoeists, with a long Class-V rapid called the "Fat Lady" near its end.

In contrast to the nearby Beaver and Moose, the Independence has no dams; thus, its suitability for paddling is entirely dependent on rain.

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