This is the second rapid and probably one of the biggest on the run. From Magic Carpet Ride, you'll head down a big wave train to a blind corner. From an eddy, you can manage to see the top two drops, but not the main drop. There are three drops in this rapid, the top two being much smaller than the last. It is very important to note that the flow levels change how this rapid is run. You should scout this rapid from the pull off and choose your line. It comes up very fast when you're on the water. There is a "fold" in the rapid on the left side, giving the rapid it's name. This fold is either out of water or covered. At levels lower than 400cfs, you can punch the hole in the main drop. Stay well to river right or in the middle of the drop. Higher than 400cfs, the line changes and the difficulty is greater. This is more like a class IV at higher flows. There is a nice tongue on river left. Avoid the hole at higher levels. There is a lot of fun class III boogie down to the next rapid.
If you look at the photo of Kelsey, you can see that rocks force you right of center just above the main drop with the hole. At lower flows if you are close to the rock and immediately drive back left, you will have a smooth ride on the far left tongue. If you don't get quite that far left, you will be on Kelsey's line and will have to brace & punch the hole. Gauge was at 1010 cfs that day so pretty hard to get far left.
You can also eddy out on river right just before you pass that center rock. Gives you a look at the hole and the option to ferry to the left.
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