Big Hungry Road to Green

To reach the put in for Big Hungry drive up Big Hungry Road to the bridge where the dam is. There should be a few parking spaces on either side of the road. From here look for the painted gauge on the bridge to check the level. Ideally look for 2in+ of rain the day before. 7in is probably the minimal level. 9-11in is ideal. Anything over 18in will be on the spicy side. You can hike up river left to the dam & put in or just under the bridge. The run is mostly class III+ read & run with some nice class IV rapids like Lower Big Hungry Falls (Twin Cheeks) Duck Duck Boof & Mini Gorge. Goes without saying watch for wood & scout any drops you can't see. The river will eventually join the Green just below the put in for the Narrows. Keep in mind if Big Hungry is running the Narrows are most likely running at a high level. You have two options for take outs. First is to run the length of The Narrows down to Fishtop. The other option is to reach the confluence with the Green & hike approximatly .6mi back up the Narrows put in trail to the parking lot at Gallimore Road. Make sure you have a key to the gate. It is a short shuttle which is always a plus & is a neat run with just enough to get you ready for the Green. It is a good step below the Narrows in terms of difficulty. NOTE: Hurricane Helene did extensive damage to this area. The bridge has been washed out (with the painted gauge) & part of the upper dam as well.