This creek is typical of the creeks in the area. It doesn't look like much, but many people that come here are inexperienced and should attempt them. Instead use the portages that bypass the rapids. You should also be aware of windy days where you risk swamping your canoe. It also pays to wear your life vest at all times, and know CPR before you go. In a two year period of kayaking at a place in Sacramento which only has about a one foot drop on the American River I had to help people about 9 times. These people didn't wear their vest and could have drowned if someone hadn't been there to help them.

Although the area is heavily forested there is also plenty of granite in the area. There are no big peaks here, pretty much just rolling hills with plenty of water. If you like to fish you should be in heaven.