The Ell

The Ell is the last rapid of 'The Big Three'. Start from an eddy on river right to boat scout this one. Look for a rock on river left where the river curls from left to right. This marks the final drop and is where you want to aim. Drive hard toward this rock a little left of center while the river tries to pull you to the right. Then, get ready for a ninety degree turn to the right for the final drop. If you flip in this one, tuck hard at levels below 2000cfs due to 'Cheese Grater Rock' being only a few feet or less underwater immediately downstream. The center and right side of the final drop is a large hole that can be sticky.