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:: Tributary - Hoffstadt Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Hoffstadt Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Toutle River |
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Tributary - Hoffstadt Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
3100 Road |
| Take Out: |
North Fork Toutle |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
(V+ - VI) , Portage
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| Gradient: |
50 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.2 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
116 cfs @ 05/26/2012 02:00 PM - TOUTLE RIVER AT TOWER ROAD NEAR SILVER LAKE, WA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
200 - 600 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. Look for 3,500 to 4,600 cfs on the Toutle River at Tower Road Near Silver Lake gauge. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This creek only runs during the rainy season, usually after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Super steep creek with lots of class V rapids and one class VI mandatory portage. This creek flows through a small river bed and tall canyon walls |
| Hazards: |
There are many drops that demand scouting and possibly portaging. Also there are a few drops that are mandatory portages. This run is for expert paddlers only. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 126 miles (2 hours 13 minutes) South of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-5 take the Castle Rock exit and go east on SR 504 for about 29 miles and turn left onto Road 2900. There is a parking lot for the Hoffstadt Creek Bridge scenic overlook. This is the usual meeting area for people running this creek. The take out is across SR 504 from the parking lot,1.3 miles down a dirt road to river level.
Put In: From the meeting area go 1.3 miles down SR 504 and turn left onto 3100 Road. Stay left at the fork in .3 miles, in another 1.3 miles stay left at the fork. In a short distance you will arrive at a bridge over Hoffstadt Creek, this is the recommended put in. |
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