End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek river run
End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek
The specific river rapids and obstacles on this stretch of the Whitewater River include the famous "Widowmaker" rapid, a Class V rapid that requires advanced kayaking skills and experience to navigate safely. Other notable rapids on this run include "The Notch" and "Welcome to the Jungle." The river also contains numerous boulder gardens, drops, and narrow channels that require technical maneuvering.
Specific regulations for this area include a permit system that limits the number of visitors each day. Additionally, visitors must follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste. Camping is permitted in designated areas only, and fires are not allowed. Visitors should also be aware of the potential for flash floods during periods of heavy rain.
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 End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Sultan River Near Sultan | 37 cfs | → |
| Skykomish River Near Gold Bar | 2,560 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Index | 12 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan | 147 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Ab Whitechuck River Near Darrington | 934 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan | 314 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.
Other river runs
- Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With North Fork Skykomish River
- Headwaters At Outlet Of Blanca Lake To Usfs Road 63
- Bridge To Confluence With North Fork Skykomish River
- Headwaters In Nw 1/4 Of Sec 30, T29n, R14e To End Of Usfs Road 63 In Nw1/4 Of Sec 10, T28n, R12e
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T28n, R12e To Bridge In Sec 21, T28n, R12e
Campgrounds
- Troublesome Creek Campground
- Troublesome Creek
- San Juan
- Sauk River Campground
- Hops Hill Campground
- Twin Bridge Campground
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 End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek 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 End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek
What's the optimal flow for End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek?
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 End Of Usfs Road 63 To Confluence With Troublesome Creek.