So-Ro Wave: New Beta!

Hey Folks! Got some NEW BETA on the So-Ro Wave from Mike McDonnell. Check it out and enjoy!

Jungle Bush Wave

Here's a good high water wave for those out in central vermont! The Jungle Bush Wave is on the first branch of the White River. Here's the info from local Mike McDonnell (used with permission):

"Jungle Bush always goes, but is best really juicy. It's not my first choice but I hit it if i don't have time to go elsewhere. Directly below the S-turn on route 110 at the chelsea/tunbridge line. Put in at the covered bridge .5mi above and take out at covered bridge .25 mile below. From upstream you'll come around a corner and see big trees overhanging the river from both sides, just a few feet above a good looking spot- Jungle Bush. I guess it goes without saying that Jungle Bush is not for everyone. But if you are willing to give it a try and can get used to it, you might just find that you like it and can have a lot of fun with it! I hit Jungle Bush all the time because it's handy- but it's not worth traveling far for- keep your eyes peeled in your own area- after all this is Vermont and we can assume there's a Jungle Bush or two in every town. With that said, i'm happy to share-"

Best gauge is tough to say. The White River at West Hartford gauge is a bit far downstream but there is probably only a few hours' lag on a high water day. Another gauge that is nearer and on a similar size drainage is Ayers Brook @ Randolph, or check East Orange Branch @ East Orange to see if a local storm hit the drainage (it's right nearby but a smaller stream).

Enjoy!

South Royalton Wave - White River

Mike McDonnell on the So-Ro Wave (photo by Alan Panebaker)


The "So-Ro Wave" is another great high water wave on the main stem of the White River in South Royalton, VT.  Here's Mike McDonnell's description of the wave: "Non-existent at regular flows.  As flows increase (7-10,000cfs at Hartford) the feature becomes surfable with a friendly glassy shoulder on surfer's left and a steep hole on surfer's right.  At the low end of the surfable window, there is eddy access via a mid-river eddy to surfer's right of the wave.  At most flows, you'll need to ferry to river right and walk back upstream. At high levels, the wave gets awesome and consists of a huge foam pile with a giant glassy bowl in front of it.  It's not trashy at all, but retentive enough to recover if you mess up.  I have yet to see it wash out and it seems to get better the higher it is.  Look for at least 10,000cfs at Hartford and rising, and if it's over 15k and rising you are in for some rad surfing. Wave is located 50 yds downstream of the big bridge at the intersection of routes 110 and 14. Park in the public lot (also on the downstream side of the bridge) on river right, adjacent to the wave." - Michael McDonnell; Tunbridge, Vermont

There is an additional wave here upstream of the bridge on river left. It is surfable at a much wider range of levels and, while not as big, is good fun. It is decent as low as 6000 cfs and continues to be good well above 12,000 cfs.

upper so-ro wave @ 6000 cfs