Powerhouse Hole

At flows above 3,000 cfs and probably a bit less, this rapid funnels into a large wave. At lower flows the wave has a strong reversal, fills the channel and is an automatic boat flipper. Kayaks are cartwheeled and flushed once empty. Rafts can be flipped and held. Swimmers flush immediately but deeply. There is an easy scout or portage on the left, but it can also be scouted on the right.

There is also a man made side channel to the right which offers a fairly easy sneak route for kayakers.  The exit from this side channel can get choked with bushes, so stay straight when you bash through them.  Also there may be some bolts or rods in the streambed that damaged one kayak.  We hope to remove them at low water.