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Access Site WA

Log Choke Falls Access and Portage

Tye River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WA
County: King
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 47.71649000, -121.20476000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
V Tye - 1. Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls
210 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 5000.00-7500.00 cfs
Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA
About This Access Site
Log Choke Falls Access and Portage is a whitewater access point on the Tye River in King County, Washington. This site serves paddlers looking to access the whitewater sections of the Tye River. The access point includes a portage route around Log Choke Falls, which is a significant feature that requires portaging for safety reasons. This location is primarily designed for kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience who are familiar with reading river conditions and managing technical sections.

The portage at Log Choke Falls allows paddlers to navigate around the falls and continue downstream. Access to this site requires understanding of current conditions and appropriate skill levels for whitewater paddling. Boaters should be aware that this is an active whitewater river environment with specific hazards and technical challenges associated with falls and rapids. Proper safety equipment and paddling skills are essential for anyone using this access point.