As you are undoubtedly beginning to fill up your 2008 paddling calendar, be sure to include the Moose River in your plans. The Bottom Moose is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in the entire Northeast. Currently running at a whopping 7.18 feet, this section has been steadily increasing with the spring runoff. But keep an eye on it as it starts to near 5.5 feet, which is the upper limit for paddling this one.

If you've never been to the Moose River, know that it is an experience you won't soon forget. The scenery is amazing and the paddling will keep you coming back for more. Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of this river is the ease of access for spectators and scouting alike. In anticipation of the season, I recently wrote a full Bottom Moose River Scouting Report and published a Photo Gallery for most of the rapids. Be sure to check them out!

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