The upper Tye is an incredible steep creek of crystal clear water full of challenging drops set in a dark forest. Though there are several drops that are often portaged, the most dangerous one is called Log Choke Falls and is almost always portaged. It's located after the confluence with Deception Creek after a short stretch of almost flat water. Other interesting drops include Monkey Cage Falls, named for the viewing platform where people congregate to watch you, and Crack in the Earth closely following it, where you have to drop into a crack running perpendicular to the main flow. This run is exceptionally interesting and beautiful, but also exceptionally challenging and dangerous! Be sure to take out at the indicated bridge, as there is a nasty waterfall just around the bend.