Mudcut Branch

Most would say it's not worth it, it's a hoax, or maybe for foamies ...crazy enough it went and will go after SUPER heavy rains when MUCH better stuff is running. I was stuck there on my way heading west during the Spring Splash and so I figured I'd check it out. Turned out to be a good time...

Seems like the theme is simply 'don't knock it till you try it'...IF you're in shape. So this is just some beta for those hyperactive, fun loving boaters who don't think sliding on occasional rocks is the end of the world.

It's a lot of work, but fun for some. The water dropped FAST and the pictures SUCK! Also, best stuff is upstream from the pics... just super tight gorge and hard to get pics in there. It really does fill in a bit... I never would have believed it.

The last mile averages only about 1400 fpm according to DeLorme Topo USA 4.0. I don't know what the ACTUAL EFFECTIVE gradient is...but there's no Major waterfalls in there so think, 'slides.' Don't let the gradient fool you, it's not THAT sick and not very high quality by any stretch. The main run is at least 0.5 mile... might be able to run the whole mile? Pics posted...all at minimum runnable? flow...Look for WAY more water! Again, the theme is simply 'don't nock it till you try it' and if there's that much rain and you have time, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! It was fun though.

PS- I was hyper from a fun trip when I wrote the above email.. didn't want that to actually be the description... consider this the description.