Door #3

There used to be several "doors" that a paddler could choose from but wood and moving rock have all but blocked doors #1 and #2.  Door #3 is along the right hand bank and you have to negotiate a tree that partially blocks where you want to go.  After you pass the tree, there are a couple nice waves and then the rapid gets REALLY SHALLOW.  Expect to scrape here!  You'll then join the rest of the flow (which comes in on your left) and be prepared for a great wave train that is good for wavewheels and whatever other downriver moves you think you can throw.  Some surfing exists in the upper and lower part of this rapid.  It culminates with a great view of a wide 8 foot waterfall on your left.  BEWARE - the property owner on river right watches this like a hawk but is generally friendly.  DO NOT TRY TO RUN THIS from O'Bannon.  If you heart desires, start upstream on this feeder to run the big drop.  "No Trespassing" signs are abound in the area.