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Rapid MA Class IV

Rodeo

Deerfield - 3) Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp (MA)

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Gauge Conditions
Deerfield River at Charlemont, MA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rodeo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Also called "Left Turn" (which is confusing since Split Hair has a more pronounced left turn). The top has a similar layout and approach as "Split Hair" but with a number of smaller rocks instead of one large one. The first half is easier but requires constant maneuvering around all the rocks. Half-way down where the river turns left the gradient increases, and the channel narrows to a left-of-center run with the large gradient forming a huge wave train. A large dynamic surf wave can be accessed from a micro eddy on river left about 3/4 of the way through the rapid. The wave train on the bottom of the rapid feels like riding a bucking bronco and gives the rapid its name. Watch out for a pinning rock in the middle of the channel at the very bottom.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
3) Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp
Deerfield
III-IV 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater