Barbours Creek

Paddled 5-10-09 @ noon. Craig Creek @ Parr= 2000 cfs and falling; Potts Creek @ 900 cfs and falling. Water 3-4' above low water bridge, and 1' above concrete shelf under bridge at Forestry road. Put-in at forestry road, took out at Rt. 609 Bridge. As all have said, riverwide strainers are in there and several in spots in which wyou are commited and have few eddies to catch. Large groups would have a hard time getting everyone into an eddie. To be safe, we portaged at least 3-4, no limboing here. the worst strainer that comes to mind is across from the trailer with the big rock and satellite dish in the front yard. You cannot see it from the road unless you pull off and walk over to the bank. The lead in is blind, class 3, and few eddies. The river lieft portage up the bank to the road is a tough climb. Talked to several locals and all were friendly.