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Lewis, E. Fork - 2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls (Falls Section)

Lewis, E. Fork,

2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls (Falls Section)

Usual Difficulty	IV(V) (may vary with level)
Length	4 Miles
Avg. Gradient	50 fpm

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls
Photo of Kenny Cushman by Boris Startsev taken 31MAR03

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
EAST FORK LEWIS RIVER NEAR HEISSON, WA
usgs-14222500	400 - 1000 cfs	IV(V)	01h06m	3950 cfs (rc= 5.9 )

River Description

This run serves as the local training run for those who want to start waterfall running with a couple of great waterfalls that start and finish the run. There are some great rapids in between including Hippie John's Boulder Drop, Sky Pilot, Screaming Left, Dragon's Back, and John's Swimming Hole. For more information and some great photos check out the East Fork Lewis page on Jason Rackley's site.

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified

Last Updated: 2003-12-14 03:11:41

Associated Projects

Volcano Country
The rivers of Volcano Country within and surrounding the Gifford Pinchot National Forest represent some of the nation's most spectacular whitewater resources.