4" on the put-in bridge is a minimal level for an enjoyable run, although the Black gets run at
lower levels. At 4", the right side of Pyramid is pretty boney, so try the center left route.
Thanks for taking out the strainer -- the last rapids tends to collect wood.

Ran the final 3.8 miles twice on Sat. April 30 @ 10" on the putin bridge gauge, Beech Creek @ 8.3'
Ran Sun May 1 @ 8" , Beech Creek @ 7.6' These were good levels. Both Beech Creek readings were on a
falling gauge. Cut out a river wide strainer just above the takeout. There was one other strainer
on this section it is easily seen and easily avoided. Rand

There really isn't a reliable gauge on the internet for<br>
the Black. You have to go look at it. There is a<br>
gauge on the river right side of the bridge just below<br>
the put-in. We've run it below 0 on that gauge, but<br>
we were jonesin'. 4"-6" is worth the trip out here.<br>
Peter Smith ...................................Cory~ Beech Creek at 880 cfs and the gauge on the
bridge was 4.5 Edit

Edward says (Beech Creek at Monument should be at 7.3 feet).
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