Missouri

The stretch of water below Morony dam offers a great day float for
those intersted in seeing a different part of the Missouri. There are two
optional takeouts; one at Widow Coulee on the Highwood road (shorter
float but longer shuttle) or at the Carter ferry. Ive floated this stretch
several times and love it. Right when you put on you want to get river
right to catch the nice class II run, but watch out for a couple ledges
that could surprise you. Its a very short time before you get to Belt Creek
, youll see a high grass ridge jetting quickly to a huge wave at med-high
flows. Even though its only a 30-50 yd stretch, the wave there is sweet
and offers great play. After another 2 miles of swift Class II youll come
upon the ledge. This is the stopping point for a motorized craft downstream
, and at med-high flows is pretty sweet. Be sure to scout and scramble
up the hill to see a Lewis and Clark marker commerating their portage.
Running the ledge is possible through the tongue. For those not interested
the line is river left. there is also another sweet play wave right above
this ledge at med-high flows, and a sneak line hugging the right cliff.
Another 2 miles of II's and your to Widow Coulee (look for an outhouse)
or another 5 miles or so to Carter.