The Ledge

The Ledge is a Class III drop defined by a prominent 6-foot vertical ledge that creates a significant hydraulic and demands precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a narrow line to avoid the powerful recirculating hole at the base of the ledge, with the most straightforward route typically being a center-right approach that allows for momentum and clean descent. Proper scouting and speed control are critical to successfully running this technical rapid without getting stopped or surfed in the ledge's potentially retentive hydraulic.