Nason,

2. Merritt to Coles Corner (Lower)

River Description

SEASON: Spring snow melt

LOGISTICS: Put-in at the bridge across the creek at Highway 2 mile 81.4 (this is half a mile west of the rest area on Highway 2). Upstream of this put-in the channel is more braided (until you reach the canyon of the upper run). You can scout the run in a couple places along Highway 2, and take-out at mile 84.4 where the river comes along the road. Alternatively, you can continue to mile 84.8 at Cole's Corner, take Highway 207 to the north, and use the pullout 0.4 miles down this road.

DESCRIPTION:

A class II/III run along Highway 2. Be cautious of log hazards on this run.

for additional information see

• Bennett, J. and T. Bennett. 1997. A guide to the whitewater rivers of Washington, second edition. Swiftwater Publishing. Portland, OR.