The Hollywood Rapid Route
Here we encounter several Class 2 rapids leading to Hollywood Rapid, rated 3+ or 4.  Especially at higher water levels,  this rapid provides a dramatic view of the power and turbulence of the river, whether viewing it from the bank or from a boat. At very low water, it can provide a tranquil scene. 

 

To take a trip down through Hollywood Rapid, --- Click Here ---
At several points in the descent from First Break, it is possible to stop, get out, and tour  Belle Isle - a place that has a rich and only sometimes pleasant history. In the 1800s the island was a location for a race track, gambling parlors, and brothels. These uses turned to stone quarrying and other industrial uses. During the Civil War, Belle Isle was the site for a large number of federal prisoners. Enlisted men were kept on the island and officers in Libby Prison in the main part of the city. After the Civil War, Dominion Iron Works and other industries continued to use the island. After the destruction caused by the floods of 1969 and 1972, industry on Belle Isle was abandoned. The city acquired the property in ----.  


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