Little

Ran this section late afternoon Jan 19th, 2013. About 3.6ft on the gauge. The usual pleasant, class 2 run. A few new strainers here and there from the 6-8 inches of rain that came down this week, but nothing that really causes any problems. One log all the way across the creek, but high up in the air, enough to duck under.

Glenn runs Mary's rock

Was curious, the map on this section has from the Y to down in Townsend and that section isn't really mentioned on any of the Little descriptions in AW? Earlier this Spring we ran from the Elbow to Y section and also about a couple of miles beyond to the KOA campground.. it was a lot of fun and at least 3 good class 2+/3- rapids w/ a few class 1/2 also at around 3ft on the Townsend gauge. Just thought i'd mention it and see if anyone else has run this part?

Elbow to the 'Y' is a great run. 3.2 is the cut off for a mini raft. Heading toward Mary's rock

12/20/2008. The log above Mary's Rock blocking the main channel was moved free in the December 11, 2008 high water. It has moved downstream closer to Mary's Rock, but a boat can manuver around it. Louis Rudolph

2.1 miles up from parking lot at the 'Y'

Jim Knowles warns:

Mary's Rock is an undercut boulder and should not be taken lightly as it has serious entrapment risk. It is the most dangerous spot on the Elbow to Y section. The rapid is a class 2+, but paddlers should be aware that the boulder is undercut and the water flows through the rock resurfacing on the back side. Scout and portage on river right. If you are not extremely confident of making the S-turn to miss the undercut boulder, take your boat on the 50' trail.
2.1 miles upstream of the parking lot at the Y

Jim Knowles warns:

Mary's Rock is an undercut boulder and should not be taken lightly as it has serious entrapment risk. It is the most dangerous spot on the Elbow to Y section. The rapid is a class 2+, but paddlers should be aware that the boulder is undercut and the water flows through the rock resurfacing on the back side. Scout and portage on river right. If you are not extremely confident of making the S-turn to miss the undercut boulder, take your boat on the 50' trail.
2.1 miles upstream of the parking lot at the Y

Jim Knowles warns:

Mary's Rock is an undercut boulder and should not be taken lightly as it has serious entrapment risk. It is the most dangerous spot on the Elbow to Y section. The rapid is a class 2+, but paddlers should be aware that the boulder is undercut and the water flows through the rock resurfacing on the back side. Scout and portage on river right. If you are not extremely confident of making the S-turn to miss the undercut boulder, take your boat on the 50' trail.

3.5 to 3.8 is my favorite level for this run. Lots of quick action, without alot of serious rapids.