This trip is ideal for fisherman wanting to take their time fishing each rapid or for a family group with younger kids that want to take it easy their first trip. Day one paddle length is just six miles down to Arcadia (2-3 hours of paddling), day two paddle is about 4.5 miles down to the Alpine Take out (1 to 1 1/2 hours paddle). This trip includes an interesting section of water with plenty of rapids 5 rated class II, great mountain views, and a remote wilderness feel.