Caney Fork

3.0 run success! (Obed 12,000, Collins 4000)

Good waves whole top mile and great loop

hole by trailer-park on river right (3/4 mile into

it). Walked Hell's Kitchen due to swirly

approach, playboats, &freezing temps but

holes blown out - just huge.

This level requires committed boat-scouting,

big water hole avoidance, cross the river

scrambles due to midstream forests of trees,

and a wary eye for last-chance scouting

eddies. EJ estimated 2000 at put-in. Scott

Fidel called it 'Brittish Columbia class 4+'. I'd

say Lost Paddle at 3000 with trees growing

all in it - for miles. Lots of 'catch on the fly'

surfing - all those pesky undercuts buried.

We spent 2 1/2 hours - some play, but racing

darkness. Walking out would suck - plan on

3-4 hours.

Clay Wright

Nov 15th 2002