Lower Gordon

This rapid is easily scoutable from the Wilderness Camp road also. There is a big angle hole on the right that is easily avoidable and a nasty hole center left at the end when the river is above 7000cfs. There is an excellent play spot right next to the island on river left. Around 3000cfs its a fun little surf hole but around 8000 its a fast and bouncy wave. The problem is as the water gets high the eddy gets harder to catch and around 7000 cfs the hole behind it becomes a problem especially if you miss the eddy. The wave improves with more water but so do the consequences. This location can be used as a take out if you don't want to float the next 4 miles into town assuming the Wilderness gate is open.