Deception Creek
Fisher Creek to Tye River
| Difficulty | V+ |
| Length | 5.4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 230 fpm |
| Gauge | South Fork Skykomish River at Skykomish, Wa |
| Flow Rate as of 24 minutes | 1370 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 12, 2010 |
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Skykomish Stewardship (WA)
The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of the North Cascades, the river and its tributaries attract paddlers from across the country and around the world. The Washington State legislature recognized the river’s outstanding qualities by designating the Skykomish as [...]Read More
River Description
Extreme steep creek that flows through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Submit a comment if you have a good photo, wish to contribute a run description, or would like to take over as Streamkeeper.
for additional information see:
- Mike Lawson's description in: Bennett, J. and T. Bennett. 1997. A guide to the whitewater rivers of Washington, second edition. Swiftwater Publishing. Portland, OR.
- Video footage in: Twitch 2000, Videolink, P.O. Box 122, Leavenworth, WA 98826.
River Features
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Distance: 6.5 mi
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