Cowlitz,
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1. La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood
| Usual Difficulty |
II (may vary with level) |
| Length |
7.6 Miles |
Gauge Information
River Description
Logistics
The put-in access for this section is also the take-out for the much more challenging Ohanepecosh
and Clear Fork Cowlitz runs. The turn-off for the La Wis Wis Campground is located along Highway
12 at mile 138, just west of the junction with Highway 123. Follow the campground road 0.5 miles
down the hill, but instead of entering the campground turn right and then take an immediate left
to the day-use picnic area right where the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz joins the Ohanepecosh
(Northwest Forest Pass required). If you are paddling this run in the off season the campground
may be closed.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-07-09 14:18:58
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
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User Comments
relatively steep class II rapids, with steep walls in the last half mile. The next 5 miles is a
broad glacial valley with the usual shallow braids and logs. Expect a portage or two in this lower
section.
Either the recommended flow range or the gauge reading is questionable. I did this run at 1520cfs
in an inflatable kayak, and it was shallow from beginning to end. In the canyon section, the rapids
were shallow and scrapey. In the braided section, there were parts where none of the braids had
enough water to make a completely clean run.