Sunshine Falls

Sunshine is the first big rapid in the gorge recognized by a very large boulder marks the entrance river right. The rapid can be scouted on the right which is also a portage option for kayaks. The line and level of difficulty changes depending on level (Class III-IV at \ 3,000 cfs). At 2000 cfs and above you can run right and keep a bow right angle making sure to stay out of the big holes through the middle of the rapid; the farther center you go the bigger it gets. At flows below 2000 cfs start river left and drop through about a 7' chute into a hole then start working back right, a little over half way down be ready for a big hole coming from right shore called El Giante (The Giant). Safety can be set on river left at the very bottom of Sunshine but if running during the summer expect commercial photographers to be standing on the rock creating the eddy. After running Sunshine, be ready to drop straight into the next class III+ to IV The Greatful Dead