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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Charlemont, MA
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:: Canyon Creek - The Upper Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Canyon Creek - The Upper Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Lewis River |
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Canyon Creek - The Upper Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Twin Bridges |
| Take Out: |
Fly Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
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| Gradient: |
68 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8.2 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
116 cfs @ 05/26/2012 01:30 PM - CANYON CREEK NEAR AMBOY, WA , reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
500 - 1,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This creek only runs during the rainy season, usually after a few days of heavy rain.
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class IV/V rapids through a deep forested canyon. Most of the whitewater between the drops is fairly easy while the drops themselves are very challenging. |
| Hazards: |
Logs are always an issue on this creek. Scout carefully, there may be mandatory portages. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 162 miles (2 hours 56 minutes) South of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Amboy take NE 277th Street .2 miles west to Highway 503. Head north for 4 miles and turn right onto Healy Road. Continue for 2.3 miles, go straight through the 4-way stop and continue for another 1.4 miles to the first bridge at Fly Creek, this is the take out.
Put In: From the take out continue up the road for another 7 miles to the next bridge.
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