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Charlemont, MA
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:: Tributary - South Fork Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - South Fork Toutle River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Toutle River |
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Tributary - South Fork Toutle River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Harrington Place |
| Take Out: |
Big Wolf Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
51 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6.5 - 11 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: |
700 - 3,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. The south fork is usually running about 40% 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 river only runs during the rainy season, usually after a few days of heavy rain. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
The first half of this run has twice the gradient as the second half. This section of river is continuous class II/III rapids and is a great run when everything else is to high. |
| Hazards: |
All rapids can be scouted during the shuttle drive |
| 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 I-5 take exit 49 onto Highway 504 east, continue for 10 miles to the town of Toutle. At the most eastern end of town turn southeast onto South Fork Toutle Road and continue for 2.4 miles. Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road 4100, continue 9.3 miles to a bridge across the river, this is the upper take out. For a longer trip take out at any of the many pullouts 5 miles down river.
Put In: From the upper take out continue up river for 6.3 miles to the next bridge and put in. |
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