Gwynns Falls

Caught Dead Run Sat, 9/02/06, at somewhere between 80-200 cfs and dropping sharply, according to the USGS site (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/md/nwis/uv?cb\_00060=on&cb\_00065=on&format=gif&period=7&site\_no=01589330).

It was slightly scrapy, but not too bad. Would have been better with 50 cfs more. The 2 scrapiest sections are within sight of the road. I put in behind the former seafood restaurant, below the dam, for maximum convenience; the owners were cool--they waved at me, although I hadn't asked permission. I took out on Gwynns Falls, below the parkway bridge. There is a sliding ledge hole below the last bridge above the confluence that was fun, but was also the hardest rapid on the run. I'll call the run Class 2-3, possibly easier with more water. There were numerous birds that I couldn't identify--my ornithological knowledge is severely limited--including a large raptor, possibly a sea-eagle or osprey. It was an enjoyable trip, but it often drops very quickly, so you've got to get there quickly, usually.---Robert Farmer

Who the hell is philippe damiano? And why is his name appearing on this posting?