Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Real-time flow information not dependable. Use flow forecast provided by Reliant Stone Valley Forecast. (See 'Flow Info' tab.)
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A 90-degree bend to the left as the river cuts through bedrock marks the start of the Narrows. An island separates the Left Channel (5.0) from the Middle (5.0) and Far Right channels (V+). The Middle channel rejoins the Left channel just above the Tub (5.1). The ledge-slide that forms the Tub marks the end of the Narrows.
The Left Channel is the most common route and starts with a technical ledge called "Horseshoe Ledge", which has multiple lines. The easiest is to run the "high" far right line next to the island boofing the far right part of the ledge. All other lines through this drop are more difficult and bring the The horseshoe hole into play. The hole is very sticky at levels above 500cfs.
Horseshoe ledge is followed by a fast moving pool, which funnels all water through "The Slot" (IV). Fifty yards below the slot is the Tub, catch an eddy on river left 20-30 yards below the slot to scout The Tub.
The Middle Channel and far Right Channel are seldom run and should be extensively scouted from river right. Take out before the river bends to the left.
A MISHAP IN ANY CHANNEL IN THE NARROWS CAN BE TERMINAL. RESCUE IS VERY DIFFICULT, AS WAS SHOWN BY THE FATALITY DURING THE 2002 RELEASE. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU, HAVE A GOOD SAFETY PLAN FOR YOUR GROUP, AND ENJOY THIS AWESOME RAPID.
The Left Channel is the most common route and starts with a technical ledge called "Horseshoe Ledge", which has multiple lines. The easiest is to run the "high" far right line next to the island boofing the far right part of the ledge. All other lines through this drop are more difficult and bring the The horseshoe hole into play. The hole is very sticky at levels above 500cfs.
Horseshoe ledge is followed by a fast moving pool, which funnels all water through "The Slot" (IV). Fifty yards below the slot is the Tub, catch an eddy on river left 20-30 yards below the slot to scout The Tub.
The Middle Channel and far Right Channel are seldom run and should be extensively scouted from river right. Take out before the river bends to the left.
A MISHAP IN ANY CHANNEL IN THE NARROWS CAN BE TERMINAL. RESCUE IS VERY DIFFICULT, AS WAS SHOWN BY THE FATALITY DURING THE 2002 RELEASE. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU, HAVE A GOOD SAFETY PLAN FOR YOUR GROUP, AND ENJOY THIS AWESOME RAPID.
Location
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4) Stone Valley: Colton to Brown's Bridge
Raquette
IV-V
2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater