I just ran the Metolius this weekend. The log that was there last year is now gone. However, there is a log jam at Canyon Creek Campgroung and easy to see. (I talked with the Forest Service and this may be removed soon) There is also a new log on the lower section perhaps a mile or so above Monty Campground. We were able to boat over it at 1600 cfs, but it may be a portage at lower levels.

Paddled solo from Lower Bridge to Camp Monty 8/15/05. The logs from put-in down to mandatory log portage about 6.5 miles down are more difficult than the rapids themselves. The character of the river is very swift with few eddies. The only portage, however, was at a large ponderosa with branches mostly intact making it clearly visible on the water. It is not marked, though it comes into view on a straight section just after spotting a few small cabins on the right bank. Small eddy on right allows for easy portage. The logs are much less frequent below here, making the run more enjoyable--but keep your eyes open in a few spots. There are several class III (mostly log-free) rapids below the confluence with the Whitewater river. Total trip time was approximately 3.5 hours.

Definatly, that mile or so from the hatchery is awesome. It's a pretty easy narrow shute with some big 'ol rapids. It's cold, but if you get a chance to run it, DO IT.

yeah Wizard Falls is sick. the books don't lie though, the water is freezing. It's worth it though

I was just over on the metolius and there was three different postings at the lower bridge warning of a class VI log jam 6.5 miles downstream of the lower bridge. All three postings were from serious rafters and kayakers. There main concern was that a person without the knowledge of exactly where the jam was would not be able to advoid the jam. Try the gorge above Wizard fish hatchery for a wild ride.