The Portage!

This is the first noticeable horizon line on the run and indicates the beginning of the steepest mile.  This comes up shortly after a tributary on the right where the creek turns west.  At low water, this is a riverwide rocky blockage with three boat-sized sieves and wood.  At higher water (20"+) it could probably be run, but I still wouldn't call it a runnable rapid.  It's pretty easy to see this one coming if you are paying attention and there are multiple  eddies to get out in.  Scout and portage on the left.