Chiwawa
2 - Schaefer Creek to Huckleberry Campground (near Brush Creek)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 9.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Chiwawa River Near Plain, Wa |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 1350 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 8, 2025 |
Projects
The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with headquarters in Wenatchee, Washington. The rivers flowing through these forests are essential to the whitewater paddling community—both as close-to-home runs for Washington residents and as classic objectives for paddlers traveling from across [...]Read More
River Description
In 2009 a group of paddlers attempted to paddle the section from Riverbend Campground to Schaefer Lake trail. The group reported numerous log jams, many without a good place to take out and without a way to portage without going thru thick brush and over fallen trees.
River Features
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThe left half of the log jam that had been the Schaefer Lake trail crossing of the Chiwawa washed down river and now blocks the left channel further down.