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Date: Oct 15 2008, 20:55 GMT
From: haclabau

Looking for options for the class 3-4 paddler, (who is not really ready for the gorge)

Is the play wave at the takeout still in?

Any mountain biking and/or hiking nearby?

If decide to run the gorge, what rapids are the most challenging/dangerous that can be walked?

Thanks!

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note the gorge isn't very long..if you aren't planning on running the big ones, don't bother running the gorge at all... southeastcreekin New
note I speak from recent experience DonVitoCorleone New
note AMEN! <NT> donutboy New
smile You are quite welcome to playboat the Upper with me and my group.... bigezgene New
smile good words gene russellfork New
smile o yeah...we'll probably be running down to camp branch and hiking out...adds 3-4 good pushy rapids <NT> russellfork New
note Those guys are right on regarding the gorge. snacker55 New
feedback I ran it above 1200 once, that run will punish mistakes Snakenjahbone New
note and don't forget the lower section from the gorge takeout to Elkhorn City donaldholden New
smile some mountain bike/hiking info... russellfork New
question Skegg Skinny New
smile yes & no... russellfork New
note Thanks for all the info... haclabau New
more Class 3/4 boater options at the Russell Fork... yakdaddy New
note upper RF IIIish, good MTB in park, great place to hang out for the weekend... fishdoc New
note mtb question haclabau New
smile i'm thinking it's closer to 4 now... russellfork New
note Seems like a lot more than 4 miles to me.  I rode for about 1 hour and didn't ride everything last week... fishdoc New
note Park website says 10 miles of MTB trail, mtbr.com says 7+ fishdoc New
smile which reminds me of a Maze undercut story... russellfork New
note I've told that story more times than I can count.  Most recently in Aug. on a low water run... fishdoc New
note As a class III/IV... maybe IV boater who has ran the gorge... sunchopper New
note I should also note that I think people overrate themselves when it comes to paddling abilities... sunchopper New
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