[gh]

I have been down Foxton a few times and it seems like it was always around 330 cfs and it seems like it was pretty rocky at that level. What's the minimum flow that you can run this without knocking a hole in the bottom of your boat. I was planning on being sick today and going but it dropped to 280 and I wasn't sure it was worth it.

 

[Guest]

above 300 is a fun level for foxton through waterton. i haven't seen it below 300 though.

 

[Txoof]

No go.

Below 300 is just plain un-fun. The Boulder Garden way up top is entertaining, but not really worth the drive unless something else is flowing too. If waterton is up, go for it, otherwise save the sick day.

 

[jeffro]

I did foxton last week at about 300. It was fun, but mostly since I hadn't done it before. I only ran boulder garden. That is the only section worth much right now. You can shoulder your boat and easily hike boulder garden a couple times.

Technical III at this level. There were no real hazards when I was up there.

 

[Guest]

I'd say 250 is a minimum level.

You thought rocks were a problem at 300? Either you aren't good at avoiding them or you are really spoiled. Hey, it's October--be glad we have a good run.

At 250 you may scrape your boat occaisionally if you aren't careful, but you won't bash it.

 

[jeffro]

I don't know if it was directed at me, but no, I don't think the rocks were a problem at 300. I think it is technical class III due to the maneuvering.

 

[gh]

I guess I am spoiled as well. I was getting all pysched for the 450 that was running. I guess I waited too long to call in sick.

 

[Clinton W]

Below 300?

I have run the rock garden as low as 150cfs. The whole run is runnable at 200cfs. It is more fun with more water...like most rivers. I don't think you hit more rocks at 200 than you do at 300...it's boney either way and the lines are the same...150 was a different story.

 

[rivermanryan]

Foxton Good to 160

I have run the entire run at 160. Better than you might expect, no holes in the boat if you know the low water lines!