I did a run last Wednesday with Jamie D. and Ryan K. We encountered some significant wood in the middle part of the run, upstream and downstream of Bristol Rock.
- The first was a white pine coming off the river-right bank. It was hanging above the river some months ago, but it is now near the surface, even at the low flow we experienced (500 - 550 cfs). It was easy to pass on the left.
- The next concern is a larger white pine coming off the river-left bank. At this point it fairly well aligned with the flow and is close to the bank, so it's easy to pass on the right. Be forewarned; this log may shift downstream next time the river comes up above 600 cfs.
- Shortly after that, at the bottom of a short steeper section where the river swings to the right, there is a tree (red maple?) in the river on river-left. It can be passed on the right, but alert as you approach the section from upstream.
- Finally, maybe another 100 yards downstream, is a river-wide birch tree with branches. We were able to bump over it somewhat left of center (maybe not the best idea) but it would be a very serious hazard for anyone who, say, broached and flipped 20-30 yards upstream of it. This strainer is a high priority for removal. It was difficult to miss from upstream unless one is really failing to pay attention, but at higher flows that might not be the case.
