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Nisqually River: McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant

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Whitewater Packraft - Nisqually River: McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant

This is a placeholder for a Class III intro river. We will go where the flow is appropriate for an entry-level class III. If you have paddled a class III river with me feel free to register. All others required to email for leader permission before registering.

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Logan DeGrand
Logan DeGrand
Primary Leader
  • Class II+ River, Class III River
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.8 mi

10AM Yelm River Park Access. 

Recent rains brought flow level up to 1280 CFS. If it holds it is the perfect runnable level. 

Route/Place

Nisqually River: McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant

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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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