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Rapid PA Class II

Bridge Rapid

Mongaup River - Rio Powerhouse to Delaware River (PA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Two Turbines Running

Photo
Bridge Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Under the route 97 bridge and into the Delaware. Big waves. Some claim it's the hardest rapid, but it's really just big waves, though  there's some rocks not far under the surface in the main flow. BEGINNERS WITH A SHAKY BRACE might be well advised to exit above the bridge as flipping bounces you off rocks at speed. (Note it's gotten worse in 2022 or so and will probably change again).  Also if the Delaware is flowing boat recovery is a real pain so.... There's a nice pull out on river right....up a steep embankment but then a much shorter carry. If the Delaware is really flowing this is a nice alternative period.  Some play at 1 barrel...at 2 it's pretty much a flush.  Exit river right and paddle up the Delaware to pull outs on river right.   
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
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Rio Powerhouse to Delaware River
Mongaup River
II+(III) 3.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater