Bearcamp Gorge

Just downstream of Cold Brook rapids the river seperates around an island. Take out at the head of the island and scout the Gorge. The gorge is 75 yards long and starts with a large breaking wave/hole. More turbulance follows around a sweeping right hand turn. Catch the eddy river right just after the right sweep and before the left sweep of the river. Gorge Exit Falls is just downstream. Old guide books claimed this drop was only 2' to 3' high but as the downstream dam has been washing out over the years the drop has increased significantly. It now is in the range of 5' to 6' depending on water levels and dam debris. From the eddy power out to the current and paddle hard towards just left of river center of the drop. You will then drop through a powerfull hole at the bottom that will upset and ender almost any boaters punching through. The river tries to push upsidedown boaters towards the rock ledge on river right, sometimes making a roll difficult. Should you choose not to take on Gorge Exit Falls take the river left channel around the island. This route is very shallow at low water but much easier than the gorge.