Mill Run

I grew up on this run and finally hiked the upper section yesterday from Pigs Ear to the top Mill Run Bridge. Flow was slightly too low to scrape down. Wood was moderate but better than I expected. There were about 3 small beaver dams that I suspect would be totally covered during medium flows. I've done the lower section where wood can be a considerable problem (folded my first kayak in a log assisted broach pin as a kid). Class ranges from mild be-bop at minimal flows to RAGING beast at max and muddy flood stage. If you haven't been on it recently and the flow is high I strongly recommend scouting blind turns and drops for lumber. I estimate the total length to be more like 5 miles in length. Its only 2.7m from the top bridge to the lake take out and I hiked the upper gorge in 1.5 hrs in 5' of snow including approx. 5 creek crossings. Unfortunately didn't have the GPS but the upper section felt like 2 miles...anyway very pretty, enjoy.