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Hvítá in Arnessýsla (lower section)

There is nothing serious anywhere on this section. It consists mainly of big waves and a few good play holes. The main attraction is an excellent play wave/stopper on river left above the bridge. We didn't run the gorge

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Grade III
Grid reference 64 deg 17' N; 20 deg 10' W.
Length 4 km
Date run 10.07.91.
Weather Hot and sunny
Portages None.

Access arrangements

Access just before the agricultural land on the road on the west of the river. Egress. Get off just next to the bridge above the gorge.

Description

There is nothing serious anywhere on this section. It consists mainly of big waves and a few good play holes. The main attraction is an excellent play wave/stopper on river left above the bridge. We didn't run the gorge but have been reliably informed that it is mainly flat.