Skykomish, S. Fork

A nice trip with a mix of rock gardens, fast and fun wave trains and mellow paddling. Unfortunately, the mountain views were obscured by clouds.  No significant wood hazards were encountered.  It was scrapy in spots but not unpleasant at this level.

We took out at the wooden bridge in Baring not at Barclay Creek.

This river can be very fun at flows above 4000, but be aware that it is no longer a mellow float when the level gets high.

There is a rapid about 2 miles below the class III rapid that is important to know about. The river gradually sweeps left and gets steeper, and then makes a sharp right turn. As you make this turn, you will see a giant hole that covers half of the river, and guess what - all of the current is heading right into it.

If you aren't to the right of it with 20 yards to go, start paddling hard. The hole can be punched with some effort.