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:: Tributary - Johnson Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Johnson Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Cowlitz River |
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Tributary - Johnson Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Glacier Creek |
| Take Out: |
Highway 12 |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
to V+ , Portage
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| Gradient: |
174 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5.4 - 7.7 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
116 cfs @ 05/26/2012 02:00 PM - CISPUS RIVER AB YELLOWJACKET CREEK NEAR RANDLE, WA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
250 - 400 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. This usually runs when the Cispus River Near Randle gauge reads between 2,800 - 3,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May
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| Primary Season: |
This creek runs early during the snowmelt season |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Steep creek with many long class V boulder gardens and one big portage around a waterfall. |
| Hazards: |
Scout all of the boulder gardens for wood. The mandatory portage around the nasty waterfall can be difficult. Watch for wood, there is a few big logjams that required portaging. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 123 miles (2 hours 39 minutes) Southeast of Seattle |
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Take Out: From Packwood head west on Highway 12 for 2.8 miles and then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Immediately turn right onto Forest Road 011, the take out is 200 yards down this road.
Put In: From the take out return to Forest Road 21 and head south for 5.4 miles to Glacier Creek. Turn right onto Forest Road 2115 and go down the hill straight to the river. |
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