Wildfires, often set by burning cigarettes ejected by tourists, reduce the stability of steep wooded hillsides. Previous guidebooks have always separated this run into two portions, and included four additional upstream miles in the first run. That is kind of silly, because the upstream stretch is more class V than class IV in nature, and would be better combined with portions of the Silver Fork. Also, the lower run in previous guidebooks is a too-short 3.5 miles. It is best to run the combined stretch recommended here.
Steep rapids begin just around the bend.
This section still changes annually, so use your judgement. 3 Gradient eases to 55 fpm, and the rapids are less steep but still enjoyable, with many surfing spots. 5.7 Potential brush hazards below the bridge. 6.5 Gradient steepens to 80 fpm, resulting in many long class IV boulder gardens from here to take-out. 9.1 Peavine Road angles down to the left bank.