Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary river run
Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
The river features several rapids, including Boulder Drop, a Class IV rapid that requires careful navigation through a boulder-filled channel. Other notable rapids include Pinball, Mile Long, and Staircase.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including the requirement for a valid Washington State Discover Pass or other valid recreation pass to access the trailhead. Additionally, boaters are required to practice Leave No Trace principles and are urged to wear appropriate safety gear, including helmets and personal flotation devices.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Tolt River Near Index | 17 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Near Tanner | 856 cfs | → |
| Nf Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls | 260 cfs | → |
| Sf Snoqualmie River Ab Alice Creek Near Garcia | 130 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 73 cfs | → |
| Sf Snoqualmie River At Edgewick | 173 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
Other river runs
- Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T24 1/2n, R11e To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
- Outlet Of Snoqualmie Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
- Outlet Of Delta Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With West Fork Miller River
Campgrounds
- Miller River Group Campground
- Miller River Campground
- Hardscrabble Horse Camp
- Middle Fork Backcountry Camping
- Skykomish Ballpark
- Money Creek Campground
Parks
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
What's the optimal flow for Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary.