Diagonal Ledge

While it may not look all that gnarly, this is probably the meanest feature on the course. It is usually run at river-right, where there is no backroller (wave/hole). The entire left (maybe 2/3rds or 3/4ths) of the channel drops into a 'crease' which is very prone to catching and holding boats. Even folks in whitewater canoes (with full floatation) have had trouble escaping the grip of this hole! (Want to practice hole-escape techniques? This could be a 'safe'/controlled place to do that, with plenty of folks around to watch and set rescue! However, be aware its a good place for windowshading and getting your bell rung.)