Hood, West Fork

2. Lolo Pass Road to Lake Branch

DifficultyIV(V)
Length3 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeWest Fork Hood River Near Dee
Flow Rate as of 54 minutes
283 cfs
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 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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