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Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021

Posted by Erik on 3/5/2021, 8:19 am

Anyone up for a Branch River run the the traditional 3rd weekend in March. I'm thinking Saturday,but can be flexible.

Put-in is below the Harrisville Dam (access is now at 4 Central Street, Harrisville). This is a 7- mile trip with a couple of short class II rapids depending on water level. Cold weather gear (wetsuit or drysuit) is required. You must have class II skills, be properly prepared for the conditions, and arrange your own shuttle.

Re: Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021

Posted by Chuck Horbert on 3/17/2021, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021"

Sunday would be easier for me, I would totally be there. I could maybe do Saturday depending on put-on time and when we take off...I have plans in the afternoon. Let me know.

Re: Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021

Posted by Erik on 3/18/2021, 5:52 am, in reply to "Re: Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021"

Sunday works better for me as well. What time - 10:00, 12:00?

Its going to be low - currently only 2', 100 cfs. Good poling level.

Re: Branch River Icebreaker Pictures

Posted by Erik on 3/22/2021, 5:59 am, in reply to "Re: Branch River Icebreaker (Class II) - Saturday, March 21, 2021"

Not the level for a whitewater run, but perfect for a poling trip. The rapids (Whipple, Glendale and Atlas Pallet) were boney, but just barely runnable. The rest of the river was low, but great for poling. I was expecting to find a few blowdowns above Whipple Drop, but those were gone. They were replaced by a bunch of blowdowns below Whipple Drop. Few pictures (combination of mine and Chuck's) here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/albums/72157718738350197

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