I did this trail once also....It's a lot of fun.
FWIW, we're also going in the next two weekends in a row..Once via Loope and the other, for more built rigs, accesses the river from the west side rather than going in from Loope.
Anyone interested, drop an email or visit here
Have fun!
PS I'd join you, but I'll be on the Rubicon doing an exploration run.....snicker!