Sunday Morning Early Walk Trip on the Lower James

[YeOldeAndDecrepite]

Yes, it was a walk trip as I had surgery Dec 1. At about 6:30am I was walking down the Bell Island path (I needed a white Water fix) and made some observations: 1) The water level was a little above 10 ft and Hollywood rapid was kicking: 2) there was a lot of lumber along the shore and out into the flow, including one that was pointing upstream in the Hollywood area; 3) I would advise anyone foolish enough to be out in this to walk the trail and see the lumber before running this section; 4) No wave at first break; 5) as I walked thru the back side of the island I notice that the South side was running; 6) the rapids looked to be mostly class 2 and 3 creek runs; 7) at he bridge I looked back up stream and I saw no debris in any of the runs and I could not detect and of the drops as class 4 or above.

As you can see I had white water on the brain but will be months before I can paddle!

Oh well, happy paddling

YOAD

[jhartrva]

Thanks Richard. Rest up, heal well, and I'll see you in the Spring!