Boulder Ledge Wood Drop

This is a Class III rapid that can have Class V consequences. Located on a broad left bend, there's a boulder bar on river left that pinches the river against the right bank. There are large boulders on the edge of the bar and the often catch wood, which may extend into the active channel. The river drops over a bouldery ledge and the runout is fast and split by a large boulder. About 70% of the current goes left of the boulder but it is easy to get pushed toward the right where a narrow passage exists between the boulder and the river right cliff wall. This passage is most often blocked by wood, creating a very dangerous strainer. Boaters must maneuver wuckly to avoid gettin gpushed right, and some craft--like small rafts or catarafts, may not have the room needed to turn in time. Scout this drop, but know that it comes up fast and isn't necessarily reconizable from above as something that holds such potential danger.