Crack in the Earth

A short entrance flume leads to a 10-foot ledge that sends the river into a headwall just a few feet downstream. The current then makes a hard 90-degree right turn. The ideal line sails off the right side of the ledge with a right sweep stroke, landing the boof facing downstream. Aim for the preferred right-hand slot past the boulder at the bottom. The current often pushes paddlers toward the left slot, where a deceptively nasty hydraulic lurks. Swims happen often here, so set strong safety. You can also take the far right sneak, which slides you over wet rocks and past the hole. Just 50 yards downstream, the river drops over another ledge with a problematic hydraulic—also worth a safety setup.