West River

I paddled this section today, from the dam in londonderry to Prouty park in south derry. I just paddled the jamaica state park section this year during the release for the first time. Just moved to the area and it was my first time on this part of the river. Nice high level. just above the south londonderry bridge there are 2 large boulders I have been watching levels on. When we put on the one further upriver was just barely submerged, for a reference. This is a really nice level on this river, not too boney, and the holes at the 'bridge rapid' above Prouty park weren't too chewy. My friend took a swim here and got beat up a bit but the holes didn't hold him or his boat. Good water for running through my new hometown. Very clean, easy to scout. Fun morning project.