Snoqualmie, Middle Fork

Paddled an Alpacka Gnarwhal from the put in along Tanner Rd to a takeout at Sandy Cove Park (next to Snoqualmie Falls Brewery). My recorded distance was just shy of 8 miles over 2:15. Though I'd estimate my speed from the put in to the confluence with the North Fork was ~4.5mph, and from there to the takeout was only 2mph.

There are at least two places where the river is divided by islands, I went right both times and I probably should have gone left. The first is above Blue Hole, and the second is above the confluence with the N Fk. That said, going right worked just fine so maybe it's a toss-up.

There's a small amount of wood hazard and one mandatory portage (see coordinates below) but all was easily avoidable.

The flow was ~820cfs at the Tanner gauge and I don't think I'd want to paddle it much lower. touched bottom on a few cobble bars but not bad.

Left above blue hole - 47.49698, -121.76366

Wood on right around here - 47.50552, -121.76182

Left before N Fk confluence - 47.51778, -121.77399

Tree spanning river, easy portage - 47.52378, -121.78428

I'd love to run this a few more times before the flows taper off - dm me on strava if you're interested