Methow River Whitewater Runs

This long section of river has multiple access points, where trips can either be started or stopped. 

The USGS gauge for section one is in Winthrop: Methow River at Winthrop, WA - USGS Water Data for the Nation

The preferred flow is between 1000 and 6000 CFS, with the higher flows becoming significantly faster and more demanding of good river reading skills and boat handling skills. There is always the chance for wood hazards, especially in the upper areas of the river.

For section 1, a detailed description for the first 50 miles of the Methow River can be found on the American Whitewater web page here: Methow River at Winthrop, WA - USGS Water Data for the Nation. The put in for this section is here: 48.65151058307217, -120.552978515625, and the take-out is here: 48.246396962790726, -120.11798858642578

For section 2, a detailed description of the 10.7 miles of class 2 can be found on the American Whitewater web site here: Methow - 2. Carlton to Averill (McFarland Creek) access | American Whitewater. The put in for this section is here: 48.246282648445884, -120.11798858642578, and the take-out is here: 48.15102729951758, -120.05739212036133

For section 3, a detailed description of the 17 miles of class 2 and class 3 can be found on the American Whitewater web site here: Methow - 3. Averill (at McFarland Creek) access to Pateros | American Whitewater. The put in for this section is here:48.150798244566914, -120.05696296691895, and the take-out is here: 48.046070501355956, -119.91602897644043

• Suitable Activities: Packrafting
• Seasons: April, May, June, July
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Class III River
• Length: 81.0 mi

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
  Methow Valley Ranger District (OWNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 8
• Maximum Party Size: 8
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 8