Pilchuck Creek, |
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| Usual Difficulty | II-III (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 6.1 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 14 fpm |
SEASON: Winter rains.
LOGISTICS: Paddlers meet at the Highway 9 Bridge just north of Arlington at Highway 9 mile 34.9 to check the gauge and coordinate shuttle.This is the put-in.
DESCRIPTION:
Starts out as a broad floodplain river and although the banks squeeze in a bit as you move downstream you'll see evidence of highways and homes along this section. Beware of log jams. This section is not as popular as the Upper and Middle sections.