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Description

Stony Broke is a technical Class IV rapid characterized by a steep, boulder-strewn descent with multiple mandatory moves between large, jagged rocks. Paddlers must navigate a series of powerful hydraulics and tight channels, with a critical line that requires precise boat placement to avoid potentially serious pin and entrapment hazards. The rapid demands advanced boat control and quick decision-making, particularly during higher water levels when the current becomes more aggressive and the consequences of a mistake increase significantly.