Christmas tree rock serves as the marker for
Aragon rapid. Although Maurer's guide lists two earlier Class II rapids, Eagle Bend and Sleeper, this is the first rapid. Solid Class II wavetrain that skirts the cliffwall. At this level, no rocks to dodge but with a couple waves that could upset an IK/canoe. Set up a very
comfortable camp before hiking up Aragon Canyon. Starting to think all the guidebooks and trip reports are wrong about the
box-end, but it is indeed there. Took the required trip
self-potrait.