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Hastings to Gilead

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October 9, 2005

Trip Report

ReporterSkip Morris

Put-in on Blue Brook at the Wild River Campground, just above where it flows into the Wild.
The second major drop has a large ledge extending out to river center from the right. The left side is completely covered by a series of big holes that feed each other.
The second major drop has a large ledge extending out to river center from the right. The left side is completely covered by a series of big holes that feed each other.
A great surfing spot next to a huge flat rock. Great spot to take a lunch break, similar to Smooth Ledge on the Rapid.
A great surfing spot next to a huge flat rock. Nice spot to take a lunch break (similar to Smooth Ledge on the Rapid).
The suspension bridge crosses over the river just below where the campground road forks off of Route 113. This marks the start of the most interesting section of the river.
A great play area is found just below where the campground road branches off Route 113. A large gravel beach, good for a long rest stop is on river left. An added advantage making this a good lunch spot is it is just below the suspension bridge allowing easy access to food, etc, stored in cars parked here.
A great play area is found just below where the campground road branches off Route 113. A large gravel beach, good for a long lunch stop is on river left. An added advantage making this a good lunch spot is it is just below the suspension bridge allowing easy access to food, etc, stored in cars parked along the road nearby.
A great play area is found just below where the campground road branches off Route 113. A large gravel beach, good for a long lunch stop is on river left. An added advantage making this a good lunch spot is it is just below the suspension bridge allowing easy access to food, etc, stored in cars parked along the road nearby.
Looking downstream from the same spot.
The top part of the most difficult section of river.
Take out by the gage where Route 113 meets Route 2.

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