Cowlitz
1. La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood
July 27, 2020
Trip Report
| Reporter | Madeline Friend |
We ran this July 26, 2020 around 850 cfs, with one hardshell and one IK. We had to walk our boats in a few times in the braided section, both because of shallowness and also because of wood and strainers. If you can't see around a corner, please stop to check. It was totally worth it though, for the gorgeous clear water up top, incredible glacial-fed tributaries, and token view of Mt. Rainer from the last mile or so above the bridge.
We put in at La Wis Wis Campground and took out at the Packwood bridge, directly downstream of it on river left. Please note and respect private property and no trespassing signs.
Overall: a scrapy but lovely run, and a beautiful time on the water!