Cedar River

In answer to Kevin Harrang's question: I only know the Cedar River from Belmondo Reach to Cedar River Park, where it passes under the 405 freeway. It is not the sort of river you will want to take a sea kayak on. At least on that stretch, you will need to maneuver quicker and in tighter turns than a sea kayak will allow. At lower flow rates (around 300 cfs), I've done that stretch in inner-tubes, but it was important to be able to get out of the water quickly or to walk when bottoming out. In particular, there is one area with dangerous log-jams which is well marked with a 'Get Out Now!' sign which would be impossible in a sea kayak; even being able to get out in time would be difficult. After that, the river is fairly complacent, but there are still strainers, sandbars, rocks and tight turns. I'm reading up on this whole stretch with the plan of running it next Friday in Aire IK's. I'll report back about the experience.