Twisp River: Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp
This is a class 3 whitewater run, 13 miles in length, starting at Buttermilk Creek Road bridge and ending at the confluence with the Methow River in the town of Twisp, WA, at Twisp Park. The first few miles are class 2 until the confluence with Little Bridge Creek. There the action picks up to class 3 for the next 4.5 miles, then tapers back to class 2 for the remainder of the run.
A fairly detailed description of this run is available from American Whitewater: Twisp - Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp | American Whitewater
The flow is available from USGS here: Twisp River Near Twisp, WA - USGS Water Data for the Nation
The American Whitewater recommended flows are between 600 and 1600 CFS on the USGS gauge.
There is a fish collection dam that requires a portage. There are signs warning of the approach to this dam.
Wood hazards are always a possibility, especially in the first couple of miles of the run.
- Suitable Activities: Packrafting
- Seasons: April, May, June, July
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Class III River
- Length: 13.0 mi
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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
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