Granite Creek
1. Hwy. 20 to Beebe Creek (Upper)
| Difficulty | IV-V(V+) |
| Length | 5.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 254 fpm |
| Gauge | Ruby Creek Below Panther Creek Near Newhalem, Wa |
| Flow Rate as of 38 minutes | 1130 cfsabove recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 28, 2024 |
River Description
Logistics: The put-in is at Highway 20 mile 148.2 where the highway crosses Granite Creek. The take-out is at Highway 20 mile 143.1 at a large pull-out. Alternatively you can take out earlier at East Creek trailhead which gives you all the best whitewater on the run.
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThis is a great run, that very few folks seem to consider. The gradient seems accurate, and consistent througout the run to East Creek. I would take out there, as there is little to no action from there to Beebe Creek (the normally suggested take-out)....at least at low flows; it was painfully shallow & manky. Bennet's gaging information seems about right as well. We ran it on 07/04/04 during a low-water year, and found it.....low. June/July seem to be the time for this run. A note of warning - Be very careful when putting on this river at higher levels. We ran it on the low-end and found eddies to be few & far between and usually only big enough for one boat. You could easily be swept into unknown rapids if you weren't careful. The rating seems good at IV-V(V+). We walked the V+ on the river-left side. It appears about a mile or so into the run. No wood of concern anywhere.
~Cheers