The Nozzle is arguably the crux of Second Canyon. At low water there are three distinct parts, each with its own strategy for success. Above 10.0' on the gauge it merges into a high-velocity sluice of massive waves and laterals. A large eddy on the left just downstream offers an opportunity to catch your breath. An easy trail connects this eddy to the road via a pullout at mm 3.7, allowing boaters a chance to pre-scout during the shuttle or perform the walk-of-shame if The Nozzle proved too much to handle.