Gauge Conditions

Lamoille River at Johnson, VT Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,300.0 – 2,800.0 CFS

Dependent on if the gauge is rising or dropping. 1300-1700 and dropping often corresponds to a level of somewhere between 1-1.5 (minimum to low).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Bedhead is a steep, technical waterfall drop with a complex entry and multiple hazardous hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a narrow entrance with tight boulder formations, then execute a precise line to avoid a powerful recirculating hole at the base of the falls that can easily trap boats and swimmers. Careful scouting and precise boat positioning are critical for safe passage through this Class IV rapid.