8

Rapid Rating

94

River Mileage

About Granite Rapid

Granite Camp is located just upstream on river left and provides easy scouting access. Granite is one of the most enjoyable rapids on the river. The left bend of the river pushes current into the right wall. The famous “Dragon’s Spine” in Granite is formed by left laterals mid-channel that collide with rebounding right-lateral waves coming off the right cliff.

How to run Granite rapid

A good run in Granite starts center-right at the top and rides down the spine, splitting the middle of the lateral wave train. It is important to be ready to adjust your angle quickly if you are heading towards hitting any of the laterals sideways. Many boats have flipped when they stray from the center of the Spine. Do not get too close to the cliff on river right. There is a large hole at the bottom of the rapid that is easily avoided to the right.