Racehorse Creek
to NF Nooksack
| Difficulty | V+ |
| Length | 5.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 410 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | October 8, 2006 |
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The Nooksack River has its origins on the slopes of Mt. Baker traveling down to Puget Sound at Bellingham Bay. It flows through the traditional homelands of the Nooksack Indian Tribe and Lummi Nation . Over its short distance, the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork all provide [...]Read More
River Description
In case you're wondering, sections of this creek have been run. Colby Mackley has
even strided it. This is one of the steeper creeks in the region and strictly experts
only territory. There are some big drops on this thing. Check out Waterfalls of the Pacific
Northwest site for a picture of [Racehorse Falls](http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/falls/
racehorse.htm).
You'll have to scout out your own access and pick out the
sections you want to run if any (lat/long do not represent actual put-in and
take-out).
River Features
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportTakeout at the river left is easy access to teh close parking lot.
This photo was taken on a boat recovery mission, after said rapid broke said rib. This slide is near the bottom of the run, is marginally runable, and is very difficult to stop above at flows >4.6' on the bridge gauge downstream.