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Paddle briefing · Nov 10, 2026

Washington river runs today

What’s in range, the best bets by class and what’s running high — from live USGS gauges.

56 of 213 Washington runs are in their runnable range right now, 128 are too low and 13 are running high. 16 more have no live reading.

Best bets in range today — Class V: Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (3,270 cfs) and Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (3,270 cfs); Class IV: Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (3,270 cfs) and Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (3,270 cfs); Class III: Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (2,260 cfs) and Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… (2,260 cfs).

Running high: Upper Goodell Campground (Rm 0.5) To Confluence With Skag… at 2,570 cfs (range tops out near 2,000) and Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence Wit… at 841 cfs (range tops out near 800). Scout before you commit.
Washington state offers a plethora of exciting whitewater and kayaking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. One popular destination is the Skykomish River, known for its Class III and IV rapids that provide a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers. The best time to tackle the Skykomish is typically during the spring and early summer when streamflow levels are higher, creating challenging conditions for an exhilarating ride. Other notable rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington include the Wenatchee River, Tieton River, and the White Salmon River, each offering unique experiences for paddlers of all skill levels.

When embarking on a whitewater adventure in Washington, it is crucial to check streamflow levels and weather conditions beforehand to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. It is also recommended to have the necessary gear, including a helmet, life jacket, and appropriate clothing for the cold water temperatures. Additionally, it is wise to paddle with a group and have knowledge of the river's features and potential hazards to navigate the rapids effectively. With its stunning scenery and diverse river options, Washington is a prime destination for whitewater and kayaking enthusiasts looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience in the Pacific Northwest.

Washington paddle report

213 runs
River run Streamflow Status Runnable range Class
Begins Upstream Of The Diversion Dam (Rm 1) To Confluence With Skagit River 2,570 cfs Too low 2,935–4,250 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters To Upper Goodell Campground (Rm 0.5) 215 cfs Too low 400–2,000 cfs III-IV
Begins Below Gorge Powerhouse To Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary 2,570 cfs Too low 2,935–4,250 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters To Ends Upstream Of The Diversion Dam (Rm 1) 448 cfs Runnable 214–718 cfstypical III-IV
Upper Goodell Campground (Rm 0.5) To Confluence With Skagit River 2,570 cfs Too high 400–2,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters To U.S./Canadian Border 473 cfs Runnable 400–700 cfs ·
Headwaters To Mouth At Diablo Lake 403 cfs Too low 446–1,425 cfstypical III-V
Headwaters To Confluence With Thunder Creek · No reading 100–1,403 cfstypical III-V
Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary To Slack Water Of Ross Lake 215 cfs Runnable 63–846 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters To North Cascades National Park Boundary 473 cfs Runnable 400–700 cfs III-IV
Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including Hilgard Creek And Sable Creek To Ends 1/2 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Begins 1/2 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Headwaters And Includes Tributaries To Confluence With Stehekin River 403 cfs Too low 446–1,425 cfstypical ·
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Including North Fork Rainbow Creek, Bowan Creek, And Bench Creek To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
High Bridge Campground To Lake Chelan 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs III
Headwaters To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Headwaters Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream Of 12 Unnamed Tributaries Between High Bridge Campground And Lake Chelan From Confluence With Stehekin River To Confluence With Stehekin River 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park · No reading 1,000–4,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters At Sutherland Lake To Confluence With Elwha River 686 cfs Too low 894–2,005 cfstypical IV-V
Headwaters At Sutherland Lake And Includes Only The Tributaries Of Indian Creek To Confluence With Indian Creek 686 cfs Too low 894–2,005 cfstypical III-IV
1.4 Miles Upstream From Confluence With Elwha River To Confluence With Elwha River 686 cfs Too low 894–2,005 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Gray Wolf River 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs IV-V
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With West Fork Dosewallips River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs ·
Downstream Waters Of Ozette Lake To Mouth At Pacific Ocean And Does Not Include Portion Within Ozette Indian Reservation (Rm 0.7 To Rm 254 cfs Runnable 40–537 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-V
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries And Excludes Flapjack Lakes To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters On The Nw Slope Of Mount Rainier At Carbon Glacier To Confluence With Ipsut Creek · No reading 915–2,532 cfstypical IV-V
Confluence With Ipsut Creek To Western Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park · No reading 915–2,532 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters At 5700 Ft In The Royal Basin And Includes All Tributaries Within The Park To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Forest 70 cfs Too low 87–223 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters At About 6000 Ft. In Basins On The North Side Of Gray Wolf Pass And Includes All Tributaries Within The Park To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Forest 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Olympic National Park Boundary 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs V-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs II-IV
Headwaters To Southern Boundary Of Olympic National Park 841 cfs Runnable 251–1,048 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries And Excludes Scout Lake And Hagen Lake To Confluence With Duckabush River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Duckabush River 574 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs ·
Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park 841 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs IV-III
Begin At Headwaters To Confluence With Duckabush River 841 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River 70 cfs Too low 87–223 cfstypical ·
Confluence With Station Creek To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park 574 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs III
Headwaters Includes All Tributaries (Upstream From Station Creek) To Confluence With Dosewallips River 574 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters To Confluence With Gray Wolf River 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bogachiel River 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs IV-V+
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Confluence With Bogachiel River 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs II-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Brush Creek 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Bogachiel River 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Sunday Creek 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Hoh River 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributary 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Twin Creek 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Graves Creek 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs IV-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Quinault River 841 cfs Too high 500–800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Mcalester Creek 199 cfs Too low 2,000–4,000 cfs III
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bridge Creek 199 cfs Too low 2,000–4,000 cfs III-IV
Boundary Of The North Cascades National Park To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream Of The Confluence With The Stehekin River · No reading 2,000–4,000 cfs ·
Headwaters To End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek 841 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Confluence With Quinault River 197 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Grizzly Creek · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Agnes Creek 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Agnes Creek 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs III-IV
End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park 197 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs III-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Bridge Creek · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Upstream From North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With North Fork Quinault River 197 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs IV-V
End Of North Fork Quinault Road To Confluence With The Main Branch Quinault River 197 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Main Branch Kimta Creek 3,270 cfs Runnable 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Queets River 3,270 cfs Runnable 900–6,000 cfs III-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributaries 3,270 cfs Runnable 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Downstream From The End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park 197 cfs Too low 900–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters At 2800 Ft To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,302–3,774 cfstypical II-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Calawah River 2,260 cfs Runnable 1,302–3,774 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries In Wenatchee National Forest To Confluence With Bridge Creek · No reading 2,000–4,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With South Fork Hoh River 3,270 cfs Runnable 900–6,000 cfs IV-V
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs II-IV
The Confluence With The Grande Ronde River To Ends In The Slack Water Of The Lower Granite Reservoir, Located One Half Mile Above The Town Of Asotin, Washington 13,500 cfs Runnable 8,000–80,000 cfs III-II
Confluence Of North And South Forks Of Twisp River To Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary 64 cfs Too low 1,000–2,000 cfs III-IV
Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar 1,730 cfs Runnable 700–20,000 cfs V-IV
Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River 756 cfs Too low 1,000–8,000 cfs III-IV
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road 756 cfs Too low 1,000–8,000 cfs III-IV
Outlet Of Snoqualmie Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River 239 cfs Too low 300–8,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Nw1/4 Of Sec 12, T24n, R13e To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24n, R13e To Confluence With Cle Elum River 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Confluence With Ranier Fork To Confluence With Bumping River 50 cfs Too low 500–900 cfs IV
Headwaters At American Lake To Confluence With Ranier Fork 50 cfs Too low 300–600 cfs III-IV
Straight Creek To Confluence With Lewis River 404 cfs Runnable 300–3,000 cfs III
Confluence With Rampart Creek To Pasayten Wilderness Boundary · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III-IV
Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Methow River · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Sec 28, T9n, R5e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary 366 cfs Too low 780–1,513 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 23, T37n, R7e To Confluence With Soufh Fork Nooksack River 588 cfs Runnable 481–1,591 cfstypical ·
Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek 588 cfs Runnable 250–1,800 cfs III-IV
Confluence With Brush Creek To Private Land Boundary Near Lost River In Nw1/4 Of Sec 5, T36n, R19e · No reading 47–605 cfstypical ·
Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary 654 cfs Too low 1,500–20,000 cfs III-IV
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River 435 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs IV+
Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River 239 cfs Too low 300–8,000 cfs ·
Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River · No reading 1,000–4,000 cfs III-IV
Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Nf/Mt. Ranier Np Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T17 N, R10e To Confluence With Huckleberry Creek 40 cfs Too low 1,000–4,000 cfs ·
Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary 574 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs III
Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Bounary To Brothers Wilderness Boundary 574 cfs Runnable 400–100,000 cfs ·
Usfs Road 2870 Bridge To Confluence With Dungeness River 171 cfs Too low 750–2,500 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 18, T9n, R9e To Confluence With Straight Creek 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs ·
Middle Of Sec 19, T8n, R7e To Confluence With Muddy River In Se1/4 Of Sec 1, T7n, R6e 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs ·
Trail 80 Crossing In Nw1/4 Of Sec 28, T9n, R5e To Middle Of Sec 19 T8n, R7e 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs ·
Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs III
(Upper Muddy Segment) Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 10, T8n, R5e To Conflence With Smith Creek 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs ·
(Smith Creek Segment) Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 3, T8n, R5e To Confluence With Muddy River 404 cfs Too low 500–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 36,T31n, R15e To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary 199 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs ·
Nooksack Falls Diversion Dam To Nooksack Falls Power Plant 473 cfs Runnable 400–700 cfs III-IV
Mt. Baker Wilderness Boundary To Nooksack Falls Diversion Dam 473 cfs Runnable 400–700 cfs ·
Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np To Mt. Baker Wilderness Boundary 473 cfs Runnable 400–700 cfs ·
Bell Creek To Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Nf Boundary 448 cfs Runnable 400–2,000 cfs III-IV
Point On Range Line To Ruby Creek 215 cfs Runnable 63–846 cfstypical III-IV
Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Point On Range Line Between Sec 12, R14e And Sec 17, R16e 215 cfs Runnable 63–846 cfstypical II-IV
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24n, R17e 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28n, R15e To Lake Wenatchee 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs III-IV
Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Boundary To Usfs Road 2870 Bridge 171 cfs Too low 750–2,500 cfs ·
Sleepy Hollow Creek To Olympic Nf Boundary 171 cfs Too low 750–2,500 cfs III-IV
Silver Creek To Sleepy Hollow Creek 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs ·
Forest Road 2860 Bridge To Silver Creek 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs III-IV
Confluence Of Milk Creek And Heather Creeks To Forest Road 2860 Bridge 171 cfs Too low 800–2,500 cfs III-IV
Nw1/4 Of Sec 9, T5n, R6e To Ne1/4 Of Sec 6, T5n, R5e 172 cfs Too low 448–729 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary 213 cfs Too low 400–2,800 cfs ·
Junction Of Muddy And Clear Forks Cowlitz To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Muddy Fork Cowlitz River 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 9, T14n, R11e To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Mt. Ranier Np/Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs ·
Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs V
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To A Point Approximately 0.5 Mile Above The Tall Timbers Range At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28n, R15e 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs III-IV
Swamp Creek To Ruby Creek · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III-IV
Confluence Of Canyon And Granite Creeks To Ross Lake National Recreation Area Boundary 215 cfs Runnable 63–846 cfstypical III-IV
South Section Line Of Sec 24, T36n, R10e To Confluence With Skagit River 3,820 cfs Too low 4,858–6,369 cfstypical III-IV
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 36, T37n, R9e To South Section Line Of Sec 24, T36n, R10e 448 cfs Runnable 400–2,000 cfs ·
Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np Boundary To Baker Lake 394 cfs Runnable 190–712 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 5, T29n, R14e To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs ·
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With White River 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 21, T30n, R15e To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary And Including Twin Lakes Creek In Secs 16/17, T28n, R16e 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs ·
Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir 50 cfs Too low 500–900 cfs III-IV
Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary 554 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11n, R8e To Confluence With Cispus River 333 cfs Too low 400–6,000 cfs ·
Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10n, R8e To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11n, R8e 333 cfs Too low 400–6,000 cfs ·
Goat Rocks Wilderness Bounday To Cowlitz Falls Ferc Project Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Nw1/4 Of Sec 4, T11n, R6e 1,040 cfs Too low 3,245–7,518 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 27, T12n, R11e To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary 554 cfs Too low 2,000–4,000 cfs ·
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Boundary In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 32, T11n, R5e 1,040 cfs Too low 3,245–7,518 cfstypical ·
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To To Point River Reenters Mshnvm In Se 1/4 Of Sec 11, T10n, R5e 1,040 cfs Too low 3,245–7,518 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T10n, R6e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary 1,040 cfs Too low 3,245–7,518 cfstypical ·
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23n, R14e 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs III-IV
Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary · No reading 1,000–2,000 cfs III-IV
Confluence With Tungsten Creek To Pasayten Wilderness Boundary 3 cfs Too low 1,000–2,000 cfs ·
Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary 64 cfs Too low 1,000–2,000 cfs III+-IV
Confluence Of South Fork Wolf Creek To Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary 64 cfs Too low 1,000–2,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Nw 1/4 Of Sec 30, T29n, R14e To End Of Usfs Road 63 In Nw1/4 Of Sec 10, T28n, R12e 84 cfs Too low 700–20,000 cfs ·
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sauk River 569 cfs Too low 2,000–15,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Nw1/4 Of Sec 6, T29n, R14e To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary 569 cfs Too low 2,000–15,000 cfs ·
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T31n, R9e To Boulder River Wilderness Boundary 913 cfs Too low 1,215–3,195 cfstypical ·
Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T40n, R46e To Nw1/4 Of Sec 5, T40n, R46e 79,800 cfs Runnable 41,965–97,183 cfstypical ·
Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Fork Stillaguamish River 913 cfs Too low 1,215–3,195 cfstypical V-IV
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek 913 cfs Too low 1,215–3,195 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T28n, R12e To Bridge In Sec 21, T28n, R12e 84 cfs Runnable 56–203 cfstypical ·
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 13, T6n, R7e To Hemlock Road Bridge In Nw1/4 Of Sec 26, T4n, R7e 496 cfs Too low 938–1,994 cfstypical ·
Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7n, R6e 388 cfs Too low 700–3,000 cfs ·
Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary 404 cfs Too low 700–3,000 cfs III-V
Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 35, T9n, R10e To Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary 97 cfs Too low 700–3,000 cfs ·
West Fork Pasayten From Holman Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Pasayten 3 cfs Runnable 2–18 cfstypical III-IV
Private Land Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary · No reading 47–605 cfstypical III
Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary Near Lime Creek In Se1/4 Of Sec 18, T33n, R20e 41 cfs Too low 600–1,600 cfs ·
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With West Fork Miller River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River 131 cfs Too low 700–2,000 cfs IV
Headwaters At Outlet Of Trico Lake In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 5 T24n, R14e To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs ·
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With West Fork Foss River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs II-III
Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 11, T24n, R13e To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs ·
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Foss River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs III-IV
Outlet Of Delta Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs III-IV
Confluence Of East And West Forks Of Foss River To Confluence With Tye River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 14, T26n, R13e To Confluence With Foss River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–5,000 cfs ·
Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T24 1/2n, R11e To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs ·
Confluence Of East And West Forks Of Miller River To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River 45 cfs Too low 3,000–6,000 cfs III-IV
Headwaters At Outlet Of Blanca Lake To Usfs Road 63 84 cfs Runnable 56–203 cfstypical IV+
Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River 1,730 cfs Runnable 700–20,000 cfs III
End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek 84 cfs Too low 700–20,000 cfs III-V
Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 19, T29n, R14e To Boundary Of The North Fork Sauk Portion Of Skagit Wsr 569 cfs Runnable 511–1,188 cfstypical ·
Hemlock Road Bridge To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary 496 cfs Too low 938–1,994 cfstypical III-V
Bridge To Confluence With North Fork Skykomish River 84 cfs Runnable 56–203 cfstypical III-IV
Summit Creek To Mouth Of Little Klickitat 675 cfs Too low 800–4,000 cfs ·
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 25, T31n, R16e To Glacier Peak Wilderness 199 cfs Too low 1,500–5,000 cfs ·
Glacier Peak Wilderness To Cottonwood Trailhead In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T28n,R19e 109 cfs Too low 800–1,800 cfs ·
Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28n, R19e 109 cfs Too low 1,000–3,000 cfs ·
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Skagit River 1,760 cfs Too low 2,000–15,000 cfs V+
Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With North Fork Skykomish River 84 cfs Runnable 56–203 cfstypical III
Similkameen River Segment 1 339 cfs Too low 416–1,922 cfstypical III-IV
Snake River 4.01 13,500 cfs Runnable 8,000–80,000 cfs III-IV
Yakima River Segment 1 656 cfs Runnable 500–10,000 cfs II-III
Douglas Creek 81 cfs Runnable 49–229 cfstypical III-IV
Rock Creek (Adams And Whitman Counties) 66 cfs Too low 565–3,294 cfstypical III-IV
Wilson Creek 0 cfs Too low 16–371 cfstypical IV-V
Yakima River Segment 2 656 cfs Runnable 500–10,000 cfs II-III
Salmon Creek 206 cfs Runnable 131–1,240 cfstypical IV-V
Klickitat River · No reading 800–4,000 cfs II-IV
Similkameen River Segment 2 201 cfs Too low 319–994 cfstypical ·
Grande Ronde River (Lower) 13,500 cfs Runnable 8,000–80,000 cfs II-III
River runs FAQ

About Washington river runs

What does whitewater class mean?

The international whitewater scale (Class I–VI) rates a river's difficulty. I is moving water with riffles. II is straightforward rapids with clear channels. III requires complex maneuvers in fast water. IV is intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring decisive boat handling. V is extremely long, obstructed, or violent rapids with significant hazard. VI is considered impossible to run.

Where does the Washington streamflow data come from?

USGS streamgauges. Each Washington paddle run is keyed to a specific gauge that paddlers and outfitters have agreed represents flow on that section. Gauges report every 15 minutes; we re-pull throughout the day.

What's a runnable level?

Run-specific. A creek that's classic at 200 cfs might be too low at 100 and dangerously flooded at 1,000. Always cross-reference with a guidebook or a Washington paddling club for the run's accepted gauge ranges before launching.

Can I get an alert when a run hits prime flow?

Yes. Save any paddle run as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a flow window (e.g. "alert me between 800 and 1,500 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses into range. Free with a Snoflo account.

Is this a substitute for local guidebooks and trip leaders?

No. Snoflo is informational. Always carry appropriate skills, gear, and a sober assessment of the day's flow. For high-consequence runs (Class IV+), paddle with people who know the run and never solo. American Whitewater is the authoritative source for U.S. river information.

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