Hood, West Fork
2. Lolo Pass Road to Lake Branch
| Difficulty | IV(V) |
| Length | 3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | West Fork Hood River Near Dee |
| Flow Rate as of 54 minutes | 283 cfs |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 26, 2025 |
River Description
This short section of the West Fork Hood River offers many fun, bedrock rapids in a stunning gorge. There is one large rapid just before the end of the section that is usually portaged on the left. Be careful as you approach this rapid as the portage eddy could be easily missed.
River Features
Lolo Pass Road Put-in
Distance: 0 mi
Put-in at Lolo Pass Road
Lake Branch Take-Out
Distance: 2.99 mi
Take Out
Take-out at the confluence of the West Fork and the Lake Branch of the Hood River or continue on down the next run on the West Fork Hood River to Punchbowl Falls.
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