Big Spring Falls

A mile-and-a-half downstream of the usual take-out lies Big Spring Falls. (Some of the local boaters refer to it as Triple Drop, in reference to there being up to three separate falls across the width of the river to take your pick from when running this area.) At times of high flow, a far-right channel provides a fun 'bypass' route. An island splits the main channel. The right side cascades over a waterfall, with a steep, fast 'tongue' alongside the island. At the base of this tongue, a hole forms, which changes greatly at different water levels. By some reports, it has been a sweet, friendly surf at levels around 2500-3000cfs, but sticky and nasty between 2000-2500. The leftmost channel of the river drops over a ledge and twists through boulder-filled ledges. Again, there are some bad undercuts, so caution is advised for any who venture down here.