Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Cottonwood Rapid features a technical boulder-strewn entrance with multiple potential lines that require precise maneuvering. The rapid's crux involves navigating a series of offset rocks and a moderate diagonal hydraulic in the center channel, with the most forgiving route along the river right where smoother water provides a cleaner passage. Paddlers should be prepared for potential pin hazards and maintain active route-finding through the upper section.