Cispus

3 - FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge (The Upper)

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May 18, 2024

Update on woods situation

ReporterJim Overton
Gauge Reading1860 cfs at CISPUS RIVER AB YELLOWJACKET CREEK NEAR RANDLE, WA
FlowMedium Flow

5/18/2024 Médium flow at 1860 cfs.  Only encountered wood once above the North Fork confluence as getting towards the end of the run. When you see two big cedar stumps sticking straight up in the river you need to avoid the main channel the goes right just below the stumps as two river wide trees present.  You can either portage on the island or sneak down the small left chute if there is enough water to get down.  Take out shortly afterwards on the right bank where the road parallels the river with a rocky embankment and good parking spot just above North Fork Camp ground.  If you carry on down to the 28 bridge two more wood portages, a lot of incidental wood and braided channels makes the upper take out more appealing.

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