Gilmore's Mistake

Another 1.5 miles downstream lies Gilmore's Mistake, which can be scouted on the left. The gently sloping, bedrock shore (and its accessibility from the Crab n Jack's) makes this rapid the perfect place for spectators and park-and-play boaters. The rapid starts with a narrowing with good playboating possibilities, followed by an interesting ledge/drop. Below the drop is a hole popular with many playboaters. Be aware that this is shallow and rocky at low levels. Face plants here usually mean bruises or blood (or both). As you head around a left-hand-bend, a short bit of boulder-garden rapids and one final ledge/drop lead to the take out immediately on river left.