| Description: | On the topo map (Dinosaur National Monument Rivermpas) you'll see an elbow bend in the river before the marking of this rapid on the map. Be sure to catch the eddy on river left in the elbow turn. A trail on river left leads you along the rapid for a good scouting view. The rapid can be run down the center, avoiding the rocks on either side, especially those hiding under the surface on the left. While you're out scouting this rapid, go ahead and scout downstream. While the map makes it seem like there is a distinct distance between Upper Disaster and Lower Disaster there is actually a "Middle Disaster." STAY LEFT and READ the WATER! This section is quite technical. Also the right side can be quite dangerous. A group we launched with found trouble at this spot, flipping three oar rigs and landing one of them on a rock for 4 hours. You'll notice there are no pictures for Middle or Lower Disaster. We had good intentions to scout, yet the rapids came upon us before we knew what was really happening. | |||
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| Author: | April Lewandowski | Location: | Green, CO | |
| Subject: | The drop at Upper Disaster | Rapid: | Upper Disaster Falls | |
| Date: | 07/15/07 | Level: | 845cfs | |
| Size: | 844.75KB | Format: | jpeg | |
| AW Photo ID: | 18937 | AW Reach ID: |
Green [CO]
2- Lodore to Echo Park II-IV
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