River Description
98% of the time, the river is too low to paddle. 1% of the time its probably suicide so finding the other 1% could be tricky. It needs to be during or just after moderate rain.
It starts in the open with a narrow winding section leading down to the first bridge. There is a tasty drop at the bridge. (the tree in the photo has been removed) About 50m below the bridge is a boulder choked waterfall that deserves inspection/portage. The next kilometre runs through a wooded valley with continuous drops. In low water, there are plenty pinning spots and in higher water, trees would be an issue. Only scraped along it thus far but at the right level is should be like the Beamish on steroids.
After the 2nd bridge the gradient eases and the flow is increased by the flows from 2 tributaries. The river is Grade 3 until the 3rd bridge.
The drop at the 3rd bridge should be inspected on the drive up by driving 50m down a side road to the river. The drop itself is fine but what comes next need serious inspection. The river drops about 10m soon after through a series of scoured chutes in low water and across the whole width in flood. Soon after, the river drops down another chute and then under a hugh boulder for 20m. At high water, this would be a lethal syphon. Smaller drops for 500m lead to the take-out at the ford.
