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2. Hell's Crossing to American Forks

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Scouted the run from the road and walked around a bit. Saw nearly 10 riverwide logs requiring portages. Most in swift locations with tough eddies. Decided against paddling it.

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Michael Aquilino

Jun 2, 2020


There is a new log blocking the river with water washing over about half of it at a right hand turn - identifiable by a large rocky feature on the left and a newly shingled cabin also on the left. There is a low water channel above on the right that we took.

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Michael Aquilino

Jun 2, 2020


The log blocking at the Wall has washed out and moved about 200 yards down stream. It's now part of the larger log jam that has been there for several years.

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river rats

Jun 6, 2011


about 1 log portage, and one hidden log about halfway through that i got hung up on and had to swim. My boat got away from me. It is a 2008 liquid logic Jefe (white) if you find it please give me a call at 509-698-5848. Their is a reward. Thanks and God Bless.

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river rats

May 18, 2011


May 2011
Ran this around the second weekend of May, there were about 3 log portages, but look for things to clean up, just had flows at over 1800 so I'm thinking things will clear up. Plan to run it this weekend so I’ll keep things posted.

We ran on May 27, 2007 and found the run relatively clean. There were about half a dozen log moves requiring one to duck under, boof over, or skirt around narrow passages between branches. The situation may change as water level varies.