Lewis, E. Fork

2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls (Falls Section)

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December 21, 2024

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ReporterTeresa Gryder
Gauge Reading1500 cfs at EAST FORK LEWIS RIVER NEAR HEISSON, WA
FlowMedium Flow

Lovely day on the river, with high enough water to launch at the Sandy Beach a couple miles above Sunset.  On that top section there is a wood hazard that was there last year and is still in play.  It's passable but can cause trouble for the unsuspecting.  Where: in a constricted class 3 to the right of an island.  To pass: it is possible to paddle the R channel if under control and going far R to avoid the wood, OR you can eddy in the willows and slide down the rocky ledge to the left of the island (far left has most water).

There was also a piece just right of the entrance slot in Sky Pilot.  It is unclear if that will be more in play as levels drop.

I finally ran the L slot at Horseshoe--went fine!  Photo by Wally Fitch.

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