Sauk

2 - Whitechuck River to Darrington

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March 8, 2026

Whitechuck to Backman - 4100 cfs

ReporterThomas O'Keefe
Gauge Reading4100 cfs at SAUK RIVER NEAR SAUK, WA
FlowMedium Flow

We had a good group of different craft types: kayaks, packrafts, and a cataraft with the water slowly rising with rain comng down. We took a look at the wood at Whirpool on the drive up.

With flows over 4000 and rising two of us ran the right line at Whirpool and were able to get around the right side of the massive log that extends out from the left bank and partially blocks the right channel. Others scouted and elected to run the left side which had enough water to get down.

Whitechuck to Backman - 4100 cfs – Sauk – 2 - Whitechuck River to Darrington | American Whitewater