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Rapid AL Class III

Locust Confluence

Big Scirum Creek - Joy Road to Locust Fork (AL)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Locust Confluence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Depending on how recent the rain was, the Locust may still be at normal levels, or flood stage and in the trees.

If it's the latter, work your way through the slack water amongst the trees to enter the Locust on the high side of the confluence eddy.  The ferry from here is very easy, but not quite trivial, as Scirum bluff and the infamous whirlpool is a few hundred yards downstream.  Just work left.

Ender hole won't be in if the Locust is high, but "Dead Cow Hole" might be--a stompy hole on river right against the bluff wall.

More fun can be had below here on river left if water is covering the pile of rocks that forms the "tunnel" at lower levels.  Look for the big pillow and drive right over it.

You'll be at the bridge shortly for your 10 minute shuttle for lap 2.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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Joy Road to Locust Fork
Big Scirum Creek
IV 1.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater