Island Creek Beta

From Kirk: 

I'll add my personal opinion.

0.3 is minimum.

0.5 is a little scrapy but fine.

0.7 is a perfect low level, doesn't get easier than this range.

1.0 is plenty of water and some folks might even find it a little pushy.

1.3 is pushy and solid Class IV (would eat many people's lunch).

2.0 is undoubtedly Class V. And pretty dangerous if you don't know the wood sit. I personally don't want to run it ever over 2 feet. That's just my "I like to have fun and not be terrified" perspective.

I've run 5 laps this month at 0.75 and that's a fantastic level. Padded, little to no scraping, and plenty of amplitude.

One more thought - It's a Class III run under a foot if you're a big dog Class IV-V boater, but your average paddler should simply consider it a Class IV run.

From Brandon H: 0.6 to 0.8 is my favorite. Personally, 1.3 is my “bring your big boy panties” level.

Jim J.: If you don't paddle class V I'd recommend runs in the 1.4-1.6 range before you go higher. I don't think most non class V kayakers will like it over 2.0. I've run it in the high 2s and it's definitely a class V run at those flows, especially the ledge above the cave. 


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