Trip
Whitewater Packraft - North Fork Skykomish River: Trout Creek to South Fork
An active class II+ section of the wild Skykomish River that drains the Wild Sky Wilderness Area. There may be the option to continue downriver to run a short class III section at the bottom of the run.
Contacts
- Sun, Jun 4, 2023
- Seattle Packrafting Committee
- Packrafting
- Adults
- Class II+ River, Class III River
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 3 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Details to follow once registration closes.
The season to run the Skykomish is short and highly unpredictable. This river has a large drainage and is known to change flow dramatically overnight. Beckler River will be plan B if flow dictates.
By putting in below the final class IV rapid on the North Fork and taking out above the class III section, this run is suitable for class II+ paddlers. For those who want to add a 1/2 mile of class III we will leave an exit vehicle at Power Line take out. For those who want to run one additional class III+ drop, Llama Ledges, we will leave another vehicle at the South Fork confluence take out.
Required Equipment
Minimum Equipment for each participant
- Packraft with grab lines on bow and stern
- Packraft-sized paddle
- Life jacket, PFD Class III or better
- Whitewater helmet
- Immersion wear appropriate for the environment
- Spare clothing
- Boat repair kit
- Whistle
Minimum Equipment for the party
- Rescue rope and throw bag, one or more
- Spare paddle, one or more
- First Aid kit