Gauge Conditions
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Description
The X's is an alternative route over the Vepco Levee used commonly when headed to Second Break to run right side rapids such as Triple Drop, Deception or Southside. The X's got its name because of X's marked on two Vepco Levee pylons. In 2003 the X's were painted over with skull and cross bones. The X's is a rock ledge that interupts the hazardous uniform hydraulic created by the Vepco Levee. Enter right of center between the two skull and cross bones and make an S-turn through offset holes. Approximately 100 yds downstream of the X's, another low head dam exists and it runs diagonally from river left to several hundred yards downstream on river right (below the bridge). Work right to left from the bottom of the X's toward the second or third opening between Manchester bridge supports to get to Second Break which is a break in this dam.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Playspot
II
Playspot
II+
Playspot
II
Rapid
III
Rapid
III
Playspot
II+
Rapid
III+
Waterfall
III+
Playspot
I
Rapid
N/A
Waterfall
III
Waterfall
III+
Rapid
III+
Waterfall
III
Playspot
III+
Rapid
III+
Rapid
III
Rapid
III+
Rapid
III+
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
American Whitewater