Cartecay

3. Stegall Mill Road to DNR(Lower Cartecay)

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April 10, 2011

Trip Report

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Made the full trip down to the DNR for the first time @ 2.3
Being a beginner, the hole on the right side of the bottom of Mr. Twister looked a little crazy and of course Clear Creek was very intimidating, but there was a nice straight line. Most of the videos I have seen of people going over the falls needed to make a move left over the curling wave at the top, but it was seriously a straight shot.
The Narrows was exactly like its description. A lot of quick moves and plenty of lines at the top. I chose the middle line instead of going around the right. The middle included a two foot drop into a area of aerated water. Caught me by surprised how far I sunk and found myself swimming.
At 2.3 I rode right over top of the rock that had 'broaching' potential. Not sure that is accurate at 2.3.
This run included a lot of fun whitewater. Wave trains and shoal rapids were scattered all over the first 3.5 miles. T
I wish someone had warned me of the last 2 miles... NOTHING BUT FLAT WATER! Oh my god.. it was horrible!

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