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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River river run

Washington, USA West Fork Miller River Class III-IV
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River -- Washington paddle run
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River Washington · West Fork Miller River
About this run

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River

The Whitewater River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for adventurous kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500 and 1500 cfs, with the best times to run being in the spring and early summer. The river is classified as a Class III-IV, with some technical sections that require experienced boaters.

The segment mileage of the Whitewater River run from the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary to the confluence with the East Fork Miller River is approximately 7 miles. This section of the river features several challenging rapids, including Devil's Toilet Bowl, Meatgrinder, and Triple Drop.

Boaters should be aware of specific regulations in the area, such as the prohibition of motorized watercraft and the requirement for a valid Washington State fishing license. Additionally, the use of fire is prohibited along the river banks. It is also important for boaters to practice responsible river etiquette, such as leaving no trace and respecting other users of the river.

StateWashington
RiverWest Fork Miller River
ClassIII-IV
Elevation1,962 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal22%
StreamgageUSGS 12147600
Latitude47.6750°
Longitude-121.3893°
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

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 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River 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.

FAQ

About Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River

What's the optimal flow for Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River?

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.