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Rapid AL Class IV

The Cave

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

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
The Cave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

From the pool you'll land in from Slide to Boof, you're just above The Cave.  Ferry across the pool to river left to scout/portage.  Portage is easy thanks to the gently sloping flat ledge on this side.

The Cave looks intimidating.  The main flow channels to the right side of the creek and the current drops off a 4-5 foot ledge directly into a 3-4 foot wide slot up against an undercut cliff wall.  If you were to boof straight off the ledge, you will be pitoning directly into the cliff wall (boats have been broken doing just that here).

At low water, you are forced to drop into the far right point of this slot.  Keep your speed low and angle left as you approach the ledge.  Drop off the ledge as close to sideways as you can and work your way down the slot to the exit.

With higher water, you can get left earlier and dodge the tight part of the slot altogether.

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