Feb 25, 2011
Recently the park has put up a live webcam image on their website (www.babcocksp.com) of the mill in which you can see enough of the creek to get a decent idea of what it is running. Here is a photo of the gauge at 2'.
Jan 4, 2011
The Boatertalk quote, along with Robert's comment, are referring to Glade Creek to the confluence of Manns, then down to the new on Manns Creek. This AWA page pertains to Manns creek above the confluence, AKA Real Manns Creek, which is much less commonly paddled.
Feb 13, 2010
Unguided first-timers should allow at least 10 hours for the run. The first descent took ten hours. Maybe super-hot boaters can do it faster, but if you don't know the rapids, prepare for a very long day down to the New River.