Rock Creek provides a variety of challenges in a cool canyon. After a brief, easy warm-up, the creek plunges over a 7 foot ledge that can be scouted from the left bank. Shortly thereafter, at about 1.3 miles is Heaven and Hell, a 25 foot double waterfall that is best portaged river left. At 1.7 miles, cross under a bridge as Steep Creek pours into the river from the right over a nice waterfall. The final major challenge is Three Swim Falls, which generally requires a portage river left. The majority of the run consists of steep boulder gardens but there is quite a bit of variety.