Volkswagen Rock

Before the waves and current from Misicot Falls ('3rd Pier') die out, they pile into Volkswagen Rock, named for the VW-bug-sized 'hump' it causes at normal flows.

You generally have a lot of time to get to the left or right of it, but I have seen a boater get pinned on it and have heard of another loosing his front 2 teeth on it. At levels above 2500 it can be quite thrilling to try and jump over Volkswagen and the hole immediately below it. The hole immediately below Volkswagen is actually where the boater lost his teeth. He was apparently playing in the hole when it happened. The hole below Volkswagen is very shallow and for that reason is capable of causing painful injuries easily.

Also be aware that Volkswagen Rock is not one rock, but two; one on top of the other. The lower rock is undercut with a crack between the two. This sieve has potential to be particularly hazardous at lower flows and was the sight of a fatality when an individual was pinned at flows of 1200 cfs.

Just to the river right of Volkswagen is a nice surfing wave.