Potomac, North Fork of South Branch

Ingalls, you are probably right. Looking back at what I wrote, I actually now disagree with myself.

I will say that the ledge you hit shortly after Champe Rocks comes into view, at that water level, could be considered more than a typical III. I went far river left as you are supposed to and still think this. I was also basing my earlier comment on the fact that we chose to take a lot of the smaller, dodgier channels when the river split, in search of wilder features. On one that was maybe 1/3 the width of the main part of the river, there is a point where you have to do every move you know to avoid slamming into a rock wall--and even then you can expect to be deluged. Maybe you know it.

In any case, I am planning to do a lot more paddling in that area this year and it would be great to be able to consult somebody who knows specifics. I'm looking to do sections of the South Fork soon.