Barren River

Bad beta for flows on this rapid, it can be run really low and as high as you want it. There is usually a tree somewhere in the rocks, it's good to have a look and be safe!

PS Streamkeeper, cool to use my video, but at least go to the trouble to update the caption for a bad link to the previous video.

At levels around 9.5' to 10.5' a nice surf hole opens up at the bottom of the river right line.

The College St Bridge is located upstream of this photograph in the foreground. In the distance you can see the Rocks.

Nick Lawhon boofing a small rock at the top of the river right line. Photo by Kory McDonald.

Nick Lawhon on the river right line. Photo by Kory McDonald.

Nick Lawhon at the end of the river right line on the dam. Photo by Kory McDonald.

This is the conceptual design of a whitewater park at the Rocks

This is the Three Drop Plan for the proposed Whitewater Park

Drop Descriptions From Upstream To Downstream

Drop #1
5ft gradient loss, focused on a large world-class surfing wave, and wave train. The main surfing wave will allow for intermediate and expert kayakers to perform and learn aerial tricks, while allowing for novice kayakers, rafters, and tubers an exciting large wave train to run.

Overlooking the drop sits an observation deck allowing for ample spectator room. This drop will intentionally direct the water flow in a river left angle in-order to reduce problematic erosion of the river right bank immediately downstream.
Example: Mwave, Colorado

Drop #2
3ft gradient loss, split by an island; river right slot, rodeo hole; river left slot, medium surfing wave, and wave train. The right slot will allow intermediate and expert kayakers to perform rodeo moves such as cartwheels and loops. The river left slot will provide a medium surfing wave and wave train.
Example: Smiley’s, Ocoee Olympic Course

Drop #3
2ft gradient loss, focused on a medium/small surfing wave and wave train suitable for novice kayakers to learn to surf for the first time.

Drop Descriptions From Upstream To Downstream

Drop #1
5ft gradient loss, focused on a large world-class surfing wave, and wave train. The main surfing wave will allow for intermediate and expert kayakers to perform and learn aerial tricks, while allowing for novice kayakers, rafters, and tubers an exciting large wave train to run.

Overlooking the drop sits an observation deck allowing for ample spectator room. This drop will intentionally direct the water flow in a river left angle in-order to reduce problematic erosion of the river right bank immediately downstream.
Example: Mwave, Colorado

Drop #2
3ft gradient loss, split by an island; river right slot, rodeo hole; river left slot, medium surfing wave, and wave train. The right slot will allow intermediate and expert kayakers to perform rodeo moves such as cartwheels and loops. The river left slot will provide a medium surfing wave and wave train.
Example: Smiley’s, Ocoee Olympic Course

Drop #3
2ft gradient loss, focused on a medium/small surfing wave and wave train suitable for novice kayakers to learn to surf for the first time.

In 2005 a study was conducted and a rough concept of the park was drawn

Summer Low Flow

Summer Low Flow