Barren River

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.