by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Dudley’s Dip About This Rapid So the story goes, this Class III rapid was named after WV State Senator Dudley who swallowed his “dip” tobacco while going over the steep drop of this rapid. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000cfs(12-7’), 14,000-7,500cfs(7-4’) – At higher...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Lower Keeney About This Rapid The final and steepest rapid of the Keeneys trio is Lower Keeney. Although the Meat Grinder is at the top right of Lower Keeney, it is really only a hazard while running Middle Keeney. Due to the Meat Grinder’s position, the entrance and...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Upper & Middle Keeney About Upper & Middle Keeney Rapids Named after Keeney Creek, a major tributary that flows into the New on river right, there is a trio of rapids in quick succession known collectively as the Keeneys. At high water levels, Upper &...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Lower Railroad Higher Flows 32,000-14,000 cfs(12-7’), 14,000-7,500 cfs(7-4’) – At higher flows, there are lines on both the right and the left and both have multiple waves to run. The main danger is the cluster of large rocks at the bottom of the rapid, some of which...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Upper Railroad This Class IV rapid is named for being just upstream of the railroad trestle that crosses the New River and is your first major rapid on the Lower New. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000 cfs(12-7’) – At high flows, the dominating river feature at the entrance...
