Swift

2. Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls(Middle Swift)

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July 10, 2013

Trip Report

ReporterFrank Harrison

Ran the Middle Swift today at 0.85 ft. Great run, starts scratchy and I would say that it requires Class III technical skills to avoid a potential pin. We cleared a strainer and the whole river is quite clear, assuming new high water does not pull something into the river. The low level does leave a nasty piton rock exposed on a drop too difficult to identify in a comment, just use caution. I love this run, how it starts slow and really picks up about half way and then never stops. The run takes about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on how much you pause on the river. Like the guide says, pay attention at the end or you will end up unwittingly running Lower Falls.

Trip Report – Middle Swift | American Whitewater