This seven-mile stretch has four distinct rapids clustered in the middle of the run, where the river makes a couple of tight bends through a little canyon. The best playing is at flows between 10,000 and 20,000 cfs. At low flows, the rapids require some tight maneuvering. Medium flows cover the rocks, and form good waves and a couple holes.
Higher flows wash out most features, and the run becomes a fast flush.
At the intermediate and minimal releases that prevail through the summer, it offers a couple of play spots and good canoeing for those with some swiftwater skills. This little canyon is pretty way out of proportion to its size. It's a short stretch with only a few rapids, and it's just a shame it can't go on all day.