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:: Tributary - North Fork Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - North Fork Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Toutle River |
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Tributary - North Fork Toutle River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Green River |
| Take Out: |
South Fork Confluence |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
31 fpm |
| Run Length: |
10 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: |
900 - 2,300 |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. The North Fork is running usually about 45% of 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 section of river only runs during the rainy season, usually after a few days of heavy rain. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river has very continuous gradient that produces one long class II wave train throughout the run. |
| Hazards: |
Watch for the occasional log in or across the main current. In some spots the main channel is braided, be especially careful of wood in these areas. Wood is constanly changing in this stretch. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| 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 Toutle head east for less then a mile on SR 504. At the bridge crossing over the Toutle River look for a good take out.
Put In: From the take out continue east for 9.2 miles along the North Fork to the Toutle River Fish Collection Facility. Turn into the facility and put in below the last weir. |
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