Last and Longest Class V in the canyon. Begin from party beach river left and rock dodge through the first set of boulders. Then work right for the first major feature, the Goalposts. There’s a shallow pour over above it river right very close to the shore, can be used to slow down and set up. Drive from right to left. Most often the left goalpost is hit then the boat gets knocked to the right rock. Get ready to high-side! Next around a large rock then you encounter the next major feature, The Thing. This is a massive pour over that continues to grow as water levels rise, most likely the most violent hit in the canyon if hit directly. To avoid it go either right or left. Eddies river left for safety or continue river center/left to finish the rapid. Happy Ending. (III) Following a few sections of flat water and Class IIs, the last named rapid in gore canyon features rock dodging then a wave train river right. About 3 more miles of flat water and you will reach Upper Pump-house Recreation area. Time for beer and Fajitas! Happy Rafting! Wildlife The canyon is home to pronghorn, bald eagles, and the Colorado River hosts varieties of trout. In 2009, a small herd of bighorn sheep were released in Gore Canyon by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This added to an existing herd to help boost the population after declines due to competition with domestic animals, hunting, and disease. External links American Whitewater's Gore Canyon page References Canyons and gorges of Colorado Landforms of Grand County, Colorado Colorado River