Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork - Upper Middle): MF Trailhead to Concrete Bridge

Trip

Whitewater Packraft - Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork - Upper Middle): MF Trailhead to Concrete Bridge

A fun and scenic class II run for a mixed group of new whitewater course students and more experienced paddlers.

  • Class II River
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi

Our intention is to paddle a class II river, with plan A being the Upper Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie. This is a great run. 

As with all river trips, this trip is contingent upon the river flow running at a reasonably safe and fun level, and the destination will be finalized (or the trip cancelled if need be) as the trip date approaches. The route may be changed to another one of a similar class or difficulty depending on conditions.

The Upper Middle Fork is an extremely scenic stretch of river, with several good class II rapids in the first half of the float. The rapids are not much more difficult than the Club Stretch we use in the course, but there are more of them. Ideally, we would see flows around 1500-2500 CFS, preferably 2000-2500. 

For the group, I'd like to have a mix of students from the whitewater course and at least two other paddlers with more experience who can help as assistant leaders to support the students in the group (those folks can sign up as participants and I will promote you to assistant leader). If we don't have enough experienced folks on the roster, we may have to cancel the trip.

I have registration set to open after the whitewater course has begun. If any experienced paddlers want to be added to the assistant leader roster early, before registration opens up to whitewater course students, send me an email and I can add you manually. 

We will plan to meet at 9 AM at the concrete bridge on the Middle Fork Road, just north of the Granite Creek trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RZS3vbY5iwq7Z6bY7 This will be where we take out of the river. 

Then, we will leave behind shuttle vehicles and drive up to our put-in at the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qEPEvc5z9utDAybz9 

Route/Place

Snoqualmie River (Middle Fork - Upper Middle): MF Trailhead to Concrete Bridge


Roster
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
  • Sleeping bag
  • First Aid kit
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