Green River: Franklin to Auburn

Trip

Whitewater Packraft - Lower Green River Gorge

Due to insufficient flow on the Green River, we are pivoting to the White River Middle Reach.

  • Class II+ River, Class III River
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.5 mi
  • FULL (3 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 4:58 PM
  • Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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All local rivers were showing readings below recommended levels up until Thursday when rains arrived. Dam release rivers were unaffected by the rain fall. Wild rivers spiked up on Thursday overnight and Friday.  The White was just above its recommended level.  

REGISTRATION CRITERIA: If  you have paddled with me on Lower Green River Gorge, NF Nooksack Canyon, Sauk from White Chuck, or Silly Stilly, then feel free to register.  Anyone else, leader permission is required by email prior to registering yourself. 

8:30 a.m. at the US Forest Service Ranger Station in Enumclaw.  

Route/Place

Green River: Franklin to Auburn


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Minimum Equipment for each participant 

  • Packraft, with grab lines on bow and stern
  • Paddle, sized for a packraft
  • Life jacket, PFD Class III or better
  • Whitewater helmet
  • Drysuit or thick wetsuit
  • Closed-toe shoes, no sandals
  • Spare clothing
  • Boat repair kit
  • Waterproof Whistle
  • Minimum Equipment for the party

Minimum Equipment for the party 

  • Rescue rope and throw bag, one or more as needed for the trip 
  • Spare paddle, one or more
  • First Aid kit
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