Farmington

This is far from professional advice, but since I felt like there was little information besides what the river is like at the 'optimal' level, I thought I'd share my opinion of what I experienced at 5.2 on the gage.

Also, rivers are constantly changing and any information which I have provided here may not still be true as of your reading this. If in doubt, always scout!

The river is high enough that most of the trees are now potential strainers and some attention should be given to them. The bridge abutments are completely covered and unnoticeable (besides the power lines which are above them) other than a slight pile below the lowest abutment on the right. I found no good eddy to stop at after I took the bend just after the gazebo until after the bend just after the bridge abutments. The final rapid was a big surprise as, right below the typical play hole, a rather large hole (at least 2 or 3 times the size of the typical play hole) opened up at river center and was surprisingly sticky). All in all, this would be a good level for an intermediate paddler, preferably one with a solid combat roll. It's a bit of a stressful section if you have a beginner with you, though.

-Matt