Cribworks

Probably the toughest regularly run rapid in New England. Pull out on river left just upstream above a bridge and scout. The rapid starts just under the bridge and continues for approximately 1/4 mile. It starts out with large irregular waves and holes. Just as the river starts turning left, line yourself up for Turkey chute. Turkey chute is a rather large violent drop with powerful eddies on both sides at the base. Start heading towards the right towards Final Chute to avoid the boulder pile on river left. Guardian rock lies just upstream of Final Chute and tries to force boaters towards the boulder pile. If you eddy out behind guardian, you will be lined up for an easy drop through Final Chute. Final Chute is a 10'’ near vertical drop that accelerates you toward a rock wall where the river takes a sharp right. Below Cribworks is Prays Big Eddy. This is a campground and a popular salmon fishing area. Take out just downstream and on river right from here if you want to run the gorge once again.