Bullpasture

Heads up to anyone paddling this run in the 1200-1400 cfs range. The nature of the river changes drastically from S-Turns to Double ledge. The rock gardens in between the two become formidable rapids in their own right. I would consider this area one long continuous rapid with breaks here and there. Be ready for big holes/pour-overs and a serious workout. And make sure to scout Double ledge, that boy gets massive!

Be sure to check the level at the paddler's gauge on the Rt. 614 bridge in Williamsville. 2ft is the maximum recommended level on the guage. This coincides roughly with 1300cfs on AW.

Ran it this morning at around 800 cfs. It was a blast! No major hazards whatsoever. A few strainers partially blocking some rapids, but all easy to see and avoid.

Ran at 630 cfs on 3/12 2011

Ran at 630cfs on 3/12/2011

Ran at 630cfs on 3/12/2011

i aint kiddin! i'm looking down and playin around in the eddy line on river left of the hole, any closer and it sucks you in!!! the hole is backed up by downstream ledges and its serious.
Note the strainer upstream of the first ledge on river left

now your bilingual too!

center line. easy to portage back up river left for lap 1,2,3,4,. ..

center line. you can easily portage back up river left for multiple runs.

Maggie grabbing the eddy in the middle of double ledge
The look from the bottom of S-turn
This run of the falls lead to a little bit of carnage (well some desperate bracing anyway!)

Danny S. coolly approaching the big drop.
Danny on the brink
Danny Shafer cruises thru the falls.