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Rapid NH Class III

Horseshoe Falls

American Whitewater 42.8407, -71.7485

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Gauge Conditions

Souhegan River (site Wlr-1) near Milford, NH Downstream Primary

Runnable: 400.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Horseshoe falls is the toughest rapid on this section. It starts out with a series of ledge drops that can be run anywhere. Down below the river constricts from 40' wide to 18' wide into a narrow box canyon. The transition is by a horseshoe shaped drop. This drop is approximately 6' over a 40' distance. There are two routes the easiest one being far left. If you take the route on far right, catch the right side eddies as you prgress down. This will give you a better view as you scout your next move. There are also a few high penalty surfing waves you can access from these eddies. The bottom ledge does have a fairly large hole towards river center, it may upset you but not likely to hold you in.