I checked several portages along the river on may 22 2017. The Ryegate portage trail had several blowdowns blocking the trail, they were being removed but I don't know how long it'll take to be clear. It is possible to drag(or carry) your boat around them between them and the river and re-cart on the other side, the rest of portage trail is great till the downstream put-in where you will have to drag(or carry) down a few easy steps and a cpl logs(be nice if these were cut too). all in all not too difficult.