Nisqually

4 - Yelm Hydro Plant to 6th Ave SE

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DifficultyI-II
Length8.5 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeNisqually River at Mckenna, Wa
Flow Rate as of 23 minutes
848 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedApril 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
Yelm Hydropower Plant Put-in

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
Military Tank Crossing Bridge

Alternate access point.

6th Ave SE Take-Out

Distance: 8.53 mi
Take Out
6th Ave SE 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.


Nisqually River Council river float on the lower river from the Yelm Hydropower Project down to 6th Ave Bridge.