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Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Tricky Dick is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a tight entry with a sharp turn and potential for pin hazards on mid-stream boulders. Paddlers must navigate a series of offset rocks and a powerful diagonal hydraulic near the bottom of the rapid, which can create challenging boat positioning and require precise maneuvering. A clean line demands careful boat placement and quick, decisive paddle strokes to avoid potential side-surfing or getting pushed into the boulder field.