Whitewater & Rivers

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9 runs

Skykomish River (Gold Bar)

Skykomish River · 8 mi

Class III-IV
USGS #12134500 Runnable
4,450 CFS · 7.56 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 1,500–8,000 16,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:30 AM

Classic PNW whitewater. Boulder Drop is the crux rapid at Class IV. Highway run visible from US-2. Great intermediate+ run.

Year-round
☀️ 43°F W 4mph

49°

56°

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48°

Wenatchee River (Tumwater Canyon)

Wenatchee River · 12 mi

Class III-IV
USGS #12459000 Runnable
5,950 CFS · 6.00 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 2,000–10,000 20,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:15 AM

Snowmelt-fed run through Tumwater Canyon near Leavenworth. Continuous Class III with bigger water at higher flows. Commercial raft run.

Apr–Aug
☀️ 27°F W 4mph

32°

36°

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32°

Tieton River

Tieton River · 13 mi

Class III-IV

Flow data unavailable

USGS Gauge #12491500 · Optimal: 1,500–2,500 CFS

Annual fall dam release creates reliable Class III-IV whitewater. Tieton Festival in September. Short season but excellent paddling.

Sep–Oct (dam release)
☀️ 36°F W 4mph

42°

46°

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39°

White Salmon River

White Salmon River · 8 mi

Class III-IV
USGS #14123500 Runnable
1,710 CFS · 4.69 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 400–2,000 4,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:00 AM

Spring-fed river in the Columbia Gorge. Crystal-clear water, consistent flows year-round. Husum Falls is a committing Class IV-V drop.

Year-round
47°F W 2mph

54°

50°

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44°

Sauk River

Sauk River · 10 mi

Class III
USGS #12186000 Low
1,280 CFS · 3.98 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 2,000–8,000 16,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:15 AM

Remote wilderness run near Darrington. Glacier-fed with beautiful scenery. Solid Class III with wood hazards.

Nov–Jun
☀️ 36°F W 3mph

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42°

49°

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44°

Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork)

Snoqualmie (Middle Fork) River · 6 mi

Class II-III
USGS #12141300 Runnable
1,110 CFS · 3.43 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 500–3,000 6,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:15 AM

Close to Seattle with easy access. Class II-III, great for building whitewater skills. Can run low in summer.

Oct–Jun
☀️ 41°F W 4mph

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47°

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52°

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46°

Green River Gorge

Green River · 5 mi

Class III-IV
USGS #12106700 Runnable
1,480 CFS · 6.38 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 800–3,000 6,000

Updated Mar 30, 11:00 AM

Beautiful basalt gorge near Auburn. Portage Headwall at high water. Class III-IV in a tight canyon. Watch for wood.

Oct–Jun
☀️ 41°F W 5mph

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46°

52°

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43°

Clackamas River (Upper)

Clackamas River · 13 mi

Class III-IV
USGS #14210000 Runnable
2,080 CFS · 12.39 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 1,000–5,000 10,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:45 AM

Outstanding Oregon whitewater. Bob's Hole is a famous playspot. Carter Bridge to Fish Creek is the classic run.

Oct–Jun
40°F W 2mph

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46°

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44°

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38°

Deschutes River (Maupin)

Deschutes River · 13 mi

Class III
USGS #14092500 Runnable
4,460 CFS · 3.02 ft
0 CFS Optimal: 3,000–8,000 16,000

Updated Mar 30, 10:30 AM

High-desert whitewater near Maupin. Dam-controlled flows make it consistent. Boxcar Rapid is the highlight. Excellent multi-day options.

Year-round ⚠ Boater pass required May-Sep
46°F W 10mph

55°

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52°

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57°