Cowlitz

This run can be divided into 2 parts. The first 2 miles down to Jody's Bridge (FR1270) consists of relatively steep class II rapids, with steep walls in the last half mile. The next 5 miles is a broad glacial valley with the usual shallow braids and logs. Expect a portage or two in this lower section.

Either the recommended flow range or the gauge reading is questionable. I did this run at 1520cfs in an inflatable kayak, and it was shallow from beginning to end. In the canyon section, the rapids were shallow and scrapey. In the braided section, there were parts where none of the braids had enough water to make a completely clean run.