The trip:

While this is a very short trip, the uniqueness of this little stretch of water is thrilling.

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Paddy's Drop is the main feature shortly after you depart Paddy's Landing. There is also a fun little side-chute across the river from Brickhouse Road Landing.

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In lower water, the east channel also has some nice little micro-waterfalls to see. This requires paddling upstream the east channel after the end of the island.

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Most times, this leg will be an extension of one of the legs upstream. But this is a fun little stretch that some will just want to have some fun with.

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While I have never done this, in theory you can carry your kayak from Brickhouse Road Landing up to just above Paddy's Drop and put back in at the granite exposure just above the drop.

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These granite outcroppings are also a good place to portage around the drop if you prefer not to take it. You should not take this drop if it is beyond  your capabilities.

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If entering the drop, many times it is best to enter it from the river-right towards river-left line, as the standing wave will try to take you to the left also.