Scout on the right center, which is also the best place to portage. The first drop should be entered with the bow angled to the right as the canoe slides down the ledge and drops into the small pool above the next ledge. Do not attempt to enter from the left side at the top. The next two rapids should be run to the right of the respective islands. Below these rapids is Sandy Ford, which is the last place to take out for those who find the river more than they can handle.
Mild rapids follow, and then a calm pool before the river bears left.
Around the bend is the Narrows, where three concentric ledges funnel the river into a constricted canyon. Enter toward the left. Two more drops follow as the river narrows down even more. Beware of the turbulent cross currents below these drops. It is very difficult to get through the entrance ledges without swamping if paddling tandem.