I ran it last fall at a lower lower level than that and it was ok. It was nothing all that exciting, but if you just want to be in the boat why not. I wouldn't mind trying the sect above that from, I think the Orvil road Bridge to Mcmillin. Or even the Carbon from 177th to Orting.

Since presumably no real need to set safety could exist, I assume you are refering to our newly legalized form of said safety. Well, nothing so legal that a few raids can't straighten out, apparently.

Anywho, it turns out that our good 'ol reliable fluid friend the Skykomish easily met our class II needs this morning. Specificly the South fork from the Bridge below the Beckler confluence down to Money creek. Sure, there were perhaps a total of four brief scrapey moments, but nothing too offensive. At approximately 500 cfs or so, My companion and I found a delightful experience full of wonder and beauty. Not to mention a surprisingly steep and class III-ish wavetrain right above Money Creek C.G. This was my third time through this stretch, though its been years since I last paddled it.

Anyway, that stretch oughtta be good enough for another week.

That section of the SF Skykomish is a fun (but short) little run when you need a good class II fix. That last wave train is fun, and if you don't mind riding on Hwy 2, it is a short and easy bike shuttle.