Siouxon Creek
Calamity Creek to Yale Reservoir
| Difficulty | III-V |
| Length | 14 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Reach Info Last Updated | November 16, 2015 |
Projects
Washington’s legendary volcanoes – Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams – are the source of wild, free-flowing rivers and streams that cascade over big drops and through deep basalt canyons on their way to the Columbia River. Rivers like the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz, Cispus, Green, [...]Read More
River Description
This is an exploratory style run that is the sister drainage to the north of Canyon Creek but you'll need to figure out a few things on your own. For one, the shuttle roads are complicated and you'll have to deal with gate closures that may preclude you from taking what appears to be the most efficient route on the map. There are some big V+ drops that are often portaged so proceed carefully.
Check out the [Middle and Lower Siouxon Creek](http://www.kayaking.peak.org/public_html/creeks/L_siouxon/
L_siouxon.html) trip report and the [Upper Siouxon Creek](http://
www.northwest-rivers.com/kayaking/creeks/upper_siouxon/upper_siouxon.html) trip report on [Jason Rackley's site](http://
www.kayaking.peak.org). He recommends hiking into the access for the upper and middle sections above Siouxon Falls. Below the falls, the creek is 90% class II-III, with multiple portages. There is a bridge just above the confluence with the North Fork that can be used as a take out, beyond that it's fun class III followed by a four mile paddle out on the reservoir.
River Features
Put In
Siouxon Falls
Alternate Take-out
Potential take-out access at the bridge just upstream of the North Fork confluence.
Saddle Dam Recreation Area, Take Out
Take-out at a recreation site on the reservoir for those paddling out on the reservoir.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportNo trip reports yet.