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Other Whitewater Trips on the Toutle River
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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Located in:
Charlemont, MA
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| At Zoar Outdoor, we create great paddling experiences! For adults, kids and families that emphasize the joy of kayaking or canoein (more...) |
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:: Main Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Main Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Toutle River |
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Main Toutle River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Hwy 504 Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Tower Road Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
32 fpm |
| Run Length: |
9.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
202 cfs @ 02/10/2012 02:00 AM - TOUTLE RIVER AT TOWER ROAD NEAR SILVER LAKE, WA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
900 - 2,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This river only runs during the rainy season, usually after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Fun run through Mt.St.Helens mudflows. |
| Hazards: |
There are a few class III rapids that deserve a scout from an inexperienced boater. Scout class IV Hollywood Gorge from river right. Watch for wood on this river |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 126 miles (2 hours 13 minutes) South of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-5 take Exit 49 to Highway 504 east for 2.1 miles. Turn left onto Tower Road and go 2.7 miles to the Tower Road Bridge, take out on the left just downstream of the bridge.
Put In: From the take out continue on Tower Road for 10.1 miles and then turn right onto Highway 504. In 2.1 miles turn left onto an unmarked dirt road. Follow the dirt road to the river and put in. |
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