Nisqually
4 - Yelm Hydro Plant to 6th Ave SE
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 8.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Nisqually River at Mckenna, Wa |
| Flow Rate as of 23 minutes | 848 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 4, 2024 |
River Description
A scenic float trip through the Puget Sound lowlands. Beware of wood hazards.
River Features
Yelm Hydropower Plant Put-in
Distance: 0.01 mi
Access point maintained by the Yelm Hydropower Plant as a condition of their license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Military Tank Crossing Bridge
Distance: 0.91 mi
Access Point
Alternate access point.
6th Ave SE Take-Out
Distance: 8.53 mi
Take Out
Access point maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at the end of 6th Ave SE and immediately downstream of the railroad bridge.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportNisqually River Council river float on the lower river from the Yelm Hydropower Project down to 6th Ave Bridge.