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Other Whitewater Trips on the Lewis 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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:: Muddy River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Muddy River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Lewis River |
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Muddy River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Forest Service Road 25 Bridge |
| Take Out: |
North Fork Lewis River |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
, Class IV
+ , Portage
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| Gradient: |
45 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
116 cfs @ 05/26/2012 02:00 PM - MUDDY RIVER BELOW CLEAR CREEK NEAR COUGAR, WA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
500 - 750 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This section usually runs during the snowmelt season or after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class III/IV whitewater through a deep canyon. At the put in you can find high water marks from Mt. St. Helens. |
| Hazards: |
There are a few rapids on this run that deserve a good scout |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 152 miles (3 hours 42 minutes) South of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From the town of Cougar drive east on Highway 503 for 18.5 miles to the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center. Just past the visitor center turn right onto Forest Road 90. In .25 miles you will arrive at Eagle Cliffs Bridge, the take out.
Put In: From the take out drive back towards Pine Creek Work Station. Before you reach the work station turn right onto Forest Road 25. In 4.2 miles you will get to the put in bridge across the Muddy River. |
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