Bridge Falls -Martin Gulch Falls -Drop Three

The third Class V or V+ rapid on this section of USB, Bridge Falls or Martin Gulch Falls. This drop used to be boofed river right, tight up against the wall, landing in a poool, then rambled down a fast shallow channel river right into the bottom hole. Wood is always a hazard here. The run is now up to you; left or right. The right side is less of a boof and more of a hazard with rocks in the landing now. The left side can be undercut and tricky, but is manageable. Very junky. Note: this rapid changed significantly in 2001: The pool has reduced in size and the entrance boulders have all moved. Take a look at this one. The hole at the bottom of this rapid will work you like a ragdoll in a planer, so for God's sake, boof with intention. Portage is river right from beach head, with a nice stone foot trail for 80 yards, then put-in above bridge and prepare for fun class IV cascade.