Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Below the takeout is a short but enjoyable rapid. Bounce off the rock/wave in the center and into the eddy. Open boats typically avoid this rapid since it results in a more difficult carry up the rocks to the take-out. Also known as "Bear Rapid" since there is a nice view of the Bear Swamp hydro project from here.
Hazard Warning: At levels where the big rock in the center is exposed, a nasty pillow/hole forms in front of it. The rock is also slightly undercut. A paddler got pinned/recirculated for a full minute in there, even after swimming. That feature has the potential to cause serious problems, especially for swimmers.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (17)
Rapid
Deerfield #5 Dam Put-In
Rapid
III
Factory Rapid
Rapid
II
Boof Rock and Disappointment Wave
Rapid
II+
Upper Play Zone
Rapid
IV
Split Hair
Hazard
IV
Split Hair Rock- Dangerous Undercut with Sieve
Rapid
III
Pinball
Rapid
IV
Rodeo
Rapid
II
Lower Play Zone
Rapid
III
Straight Shot
Rapid
IV
Dunbar Brook Rapid
Rapid
III+
False Tooth Rapid
Playspot
IV
Dragon's Tooth
Hazard
IV
Dangerous Sieve at top of Labyrinth
Rapid
IV
Labyrinth
Hazard
IV
Dangerous Sieve at bottom of Labyrinth
Rapid
Take Out
View Full Run
3) Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp
Deerfield
III-IV
2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater