Red

Hugo Araneda and I (Brent Austin) ran this on March 6, 2011 with approximately 1150 cfs in Hazel Green. We put on the Stillwater Creek, which we estimated had approximately 700 cfs with a combined flow at the Red of around 1850 - 2000 cfs. The holes were big and the rapids were substantial class III+ with consequences. Harder than the Ocoee at this level with Lower Gauley type moves. Very heavy water. At this level I would say a class III-IV overall because of the pushy water and problematic hydraulics with moves to make. Good level and a great choice for the right boaters. We did the trip in about an hour and a half. Wow, beautiful in there. Most of the river wide strainers at lower water were submerged at this level and we did not have to get out of our boats.
Brent Austin