Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This drop is named for the final exciting drop where boaters attempt to paddle off the center of a fan rock. There is just enough drop and several small rocks and holes above that it is not easy to line up for a clean run. Boaters can not come straight at it and must make last second adjustments as they come up to a horizon line and drop towards the lip. Dropping off to either side of the rock is usually forgiven by the river, but can lead to rock impacts and recirculation danger.

Scouting is usually done on river right, so portaging tends also to be on that side. However, at higher flows there tend to be sneak routes down the far left side and portaging may also be easier on that side.