Weingarten, Lindgren, Fisher, Holcombe, Kern, and Coleman kayaked this 50 mile section from near the Tibet border (28 10 18N, 98 28 59E) to Gongshan (27 44 22N, 98 40 18E) in October, 2004. Put-in elevation is about 6000', gradient about 25'/mile, with huge pool and drop rapids at the 30,000 cfs flow. There is a road along the entire stretch, but they carried camping gear in their boats to avoid logistical hassles. Some of the rapids were too big to run safely. This section is slated to be dammed, but plans are on hold as of 2007.

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