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3. Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir(Lower Haw/Gabriel's Bend)

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May 18, 2009

Trip Report

ReporterGarrick Taylor

While the Lower Haw can be scraped down as low as 200-300 cfs, it isn't much fun at that level. I use the following as a guide:
Below 1,000 cfs - Not really running.
1,000 to 2,500 cfs running low - consider combining with the Middle Haw since there isn't much play at this level. Good level for someone comfortable on Class II looking to step up a bit.
2,500 to 6,000 cfs running at a medium level. Lots of play at this level. Worth either a slow run with lots of stops to play or quicker laps.
6,000 to 11,000 cfs running high - The river gets REALLY pushy at this level. The rapids are all there and there is lots of play. Similar in difficulty to the Ocoee at this level.
11,000 cfs and up - floodstage. Some of the rapids wash out. Those that are left have giant holes to dodge. Gabriel's Bend and Moosejaw Falls push to Class IV at flood.

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