Nooksack, S. Fork

River Mile 25 to Saxon Road

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Above the put in there is a short micro gorge. The rapids here are kind of fun. They are not the 14 foot waterfall reported in the WA State Waterfalls page. Still if you are really motivated or paddling down the upper section you can run them.

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The Bridge

Rapid just above the access bridge

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The Play hole is best between 900 and 1,400 cfs on the gauge. The play hole is in a spot where it could easily be washed out by a flood. Luckily the last couple high water events have made it better.

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Play hole is best between 900 and 1400 CFS on the south fork gauge.