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Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2025-12-08

The Whitewater River run begins at the headwaters in the Mystic Lake Basin on the north side of Mount Rainier and runs to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state.


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Summary

This run is ideal for experienced kayakers and rafters, with a recommended streamflow range of 500-3000 cfs. The class rating for this run is class III-IV, with some difficult class V rapids in certain sections. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 14 miles.

There are several notable rapids and obstacles on this run, including the Entrance Exam, Chaos, and the Narrows. These rapids require expert navigation skills and are not recommended for novice paddlers. It is also important to note that Mount Rainier National Park has specific regulations for the Whitewater River run, including a limit on the number of permits issued per day and a requirement for all paddlers to have appropriate safety equipment.

Sources:

- American Whitewater: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1693/
- Mount Rainier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/Whitewater-River-Permit-Application.pdf

River Run Details

Last Updated 2025-12-08
River Levels 1210 cfs (47.97 ft)
Percent of Normal 180%
Status
Class Level iii-iv
Elevation ft
Run Length 8.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 12097850
       

Weather Forecast

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

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1780.0cfs
1780cfs
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkCARBON RIVER NEAR FAIRFAX Preview Carbon River Near Fairfax
2000.0cfs
2000cfs
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkWHITE RIVER BELOW CLEARWATER RIVER NR BUCKLEY Preview White River Below Clearwater River Nr Buckley
2550.0cfs
2550cfs
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkGREENWATER RIVER AT GREENWATER Preview Greenwater River At Greenwater
1600.0cfs
1600cfs
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkNISQUALLY RIVER NEAR NATIONAL Preview Nisqually River Near National
6370.0cfs
6370cfs
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkCOWLITZ RIVER AT PACKWOOD Preview Cowlitz River At Packwood
11700.0cfs
11700cfs
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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
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Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkDick Creek Camp Preview Dick Creek Camp
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National ParkCamp Curtis Preview Camp Curtis
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