Paint Creek

This section is harder than the upstream and can have more trees because it is narrower. If the low water bridge at Mossy is at the top then you will have good water. The waterfall is good to go and the mile just below the falls has the most rapids and is fun. Not far into the 'Mad' Mile there is a boulder drop with a sieve on the right blank. I don't think a boat can go all way in but watch swimmers here and stay with the main current. The sieve is formed by two rocks stacked up on the right bank. Also watch for metal and debris around the interstate or other small bridges. It is getting better each year but there is still some in there. There are lots of different takeouts. This run is mostly class III but the rapids are close together and at high water you move fast so swims could be long in some parts if it is high. Heath Damron