USGS gauge at Goldbar. (also available through the NOAA hotline 206-526-8530). Although you can certainly paddle this section much higher than 4000 cfs, it starts to become a bit less suitable as a beginner training ground. The rapids don't become significantly more hazardous as levels rise, but the current is faster and rescues can become more challenging. Those with a strong roll and good boat control skills shouldn't have much problem up to 10,000 cfs at which point features start to wash out.
Skykomish R nr Gold Bar [ WA ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Skykomish— 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | III+(IV) | 4,760 cfs | med | 12/1 6:30 | |
| WA | Skykomish— 2 - Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy | II | 4,760 cfs | high | 12/1 6:30 | |
| WA | Skykomish— 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe | I-II | 4,760 cfs | high | 12/1 6:30 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 4806 |
| USGS Station: | 12134500 |
| HUC: | 17110009 |
| Latitude: | 47.8375 |
| Longitude: | -121.6656 |
| Class: | 4 |
