From the put-in, swift water and a short paddle through easy boulder bed rapids leads you to the first drop. A river-wide ledge, boney left and center, but an easy boof off the right corner.
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A short paddle then leads to a series of short, easy ledges, then a rocky island. The left side is wider, and may be scrapey and uninviting. The right is a narrower flume through a couple waves and holes.
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Another short paddle leads to another
larger drop. To the left is an easy slide into the pool, while a high abutment of rock in the center diverts the flow into a cauldron on the right. Either side may be run, depending on interest and water levels (and obstacles which may be present in the pool below).
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More "easier" paddling leads to the next large drop. The river is first choked down through a narrow slot, to a short, boiling, hanging pool. Next it drops to the right, down a steep face into a good hole and boil in another larger pool. Finally, it drops down a very irregular rock face (best line to the right) to the final landing.
A bit more easy (class II) paddling leads to another large drop, runnable through waves and pillows of left shore rock, or a sneak down the right wrapping in below some of the worst of the wave/holes. A short respite leads to the lower part which is a boney, sliding drop. Action subsides to a hard right hand bend in a grotto. Take out just around the bend for an easy carry back up to your car.
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At this point in the river, you will be within sight of the pool above Eagle River Falls. You will probably want to drive by to take a look at this after you have safely stowed your boats on/in your vehicle and changed. This way, after you analyze the theoretical lines, you have a convenient excuse for why you're not running it.
Note: Vidcaps (photos) from fair water level run (1996.05.04).
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