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Trip Report:<br /><br />We took out 4 mi below Blaine at Wolf Creed Rd. A closer takeout is at Borba Rd 3 mi below Blaine, due to length of the trip. All boaters would have preferred to take out at the closer bridge. <br /><br />Flow was about 1100, we did before at 1000. Both of these levels were good. Could go a little higher, but don&#39;t go below 900. The lower part below Blaine needs more water because it is more spread out. <br /><br />&quot;Z&quot; rapid - just upstream from Blaine - some feel that it is a class 3. I still think it is a class 2 if you take a hard left and not go over the flat rock at the top and into the hole. It is much like Carnivore on the packsaddle run. <br /><br />Near the end of the trip, there was a very powerful surf wave with a huge eddy service. It is prime for those who like to surf, even great for just doing peel outs too. <br /><br />Upper part was less technical at the higher water level. The higher water level made &#39;Z rapid&#39; harder and swims longer. <br /><br />On all islands near start of the run, the outside bend was always the best choice. <br /><br />Much of the upper part is class 2+. This run is for a class 2+ boater, not a class 1 and 2 boater. This run makes for a great club trip. The area seems safe for parked cars. No portages, bad wood, apparent undercuts or other such dangers. In some places, lots of hitting rocks if you swim.<br /><br />Some electronic navigation devices do not have Blaine in the right place, so some boaters got messed up looking for the meet up spot.