Beckler

Access at the South Fork Skykomish

As of late June 2006, there are a few places where wood is an issue. We were able to deal with all of these situations without getting out of our boats, but things could change. These places were all in the middle of the run, where the river is heavily braided and has a lower gradient.

Skykomish at Goldbar was at 7180 cfs (approximately 800 cfs on the Beckler). It was a long run on the Beckler, having just boated the Rapid, with few distinct rapids or drops.

Photo taken from Beckler Rd bridge (first bridge you cross driving to put in). Wood is directly upstream of bridge. The wood in the upper river right corner is sketchy. You can sneak under the riverwide tree at 1577 cfs on the AWW gauge.

Looking downstream from Beckler Rd. Bridge.