My feeling
Posted by: rpg51
on Apr-10-12 7:48 PM (EST)
is that the best and safest way to do this is to paddle with someone who has experience, get some experience under your own belt before you go alone. I think when you are brand new you might not perceive the dangers and you might find your self in trouble. If you do take it on - be sure to stop well before any rapids start and scout carefully. If you have any doubt about your ability to paddle through safely don't hesitate to carry around it. There is no shame in walking around. The best of us do it all the time.
Sections described as class 2 vary tremendously depending on a whole host of factor not the least of which is water level.