And speaking of the Mokelumne River and Monte Wolfe...

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Anyone who has tried to hike downstream on the N. Fork. Mokelumne River from Hermit Valley can attest to the fact that it is a brushy nighmare after about 4 miles. The river (when I go in August) is usually quite low and not very exciting. So imagine my surprise to discover that it is a serious Spring kayak run all the way from Hermit Valley to Salt Springs called "Fantasy Falls." For some eye-popping video of people doing this incredible class V+ route see this link, and think that this was Monte's stomping grounds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydcCtP6UgJk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It is a little slow to load so give it time before starting to watch.