Seven Mile Bridge Access Point - Dividing Point Between Upper and Lower

Located at Index-Galena Road mile 6.9, the Seven Mile Bridge access marks the dividing point between the Upper and Lower Sections of the river, which also separates the advanced class IV rapids upstream from the intermediate class III rapids downstream. This designated Forest Service River Access is on the upstream side of the bridge; turn sharply left off the road to reach a small parking area down the hill along the river. During the road reconstruction, American Whitewater worked with the Forest Service and Snohomish County to retain a segment of the old road realignment so paddlers would have a safe place to park off the highway. Local community assistance in stewarding this site is greatly appreciated, as it was provided specifically at the request of the whitewater boating community.