Methow
3. Averill (at McFarland Creek) access to Pateros(Black Canyon)
April 16, 2026
| Reporter | Nick Cher |
| Gauge Reading | 4310 cfs at METHOW RIVER NEAR PATEROS, WA |
| Flow | Medium Runnable |
Two packrafters on a sunny spring day, flow measured at (methow river at pateros gauge) was 4310 CFS, the higher end of medium runnable. We decided to skip black canyon section, given small party size, and parked at Burma rd. bridge (SE side) for our take out. Biked to the put in at Averill DFW put in site. River was running fast, as we ran this 8.4 mile section in 75 minutes. Rapids were in the II to II+ range, with lots of splashy sections that are likely more calm at lower flows. There was no wood obstructions, and wildlife was mainly Canada geese, ducks and merganzers.