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Black Canyon of the Methow Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
McFarland Creek Access |
| Take Out: |
Pateros |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
24 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
16 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
7940 cfs @ 05/16/2008 11:00 AM - METHOW RIVER NEAR PATEROS, WA, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
206-526-8530; Methow River near Pateros. |
| Good Level: |
2,000 - 10,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Permit: |
A Washington Department of Wildlife conservation license is required to use the McFarland Creek Access. |
| Hazards: |
Strainers and possible driftwood at high flows, cold water. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly private. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 210 miles East of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-In: From US 97 just south of the town of Pateros, take Washington Highway 153 northwest. Follow the Methow River upstream about 3 miles past the town of Methow to the McFarland Creek fishing access.
Take-Out: From US 97 just south of the town of Pateros, take Washington Highway 153 northwest. The take-out is less than a half mile up Highway 153 on the right.
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