Take-out WA

Take Out

Nooksack, N. Fork - 2 - Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground (WA)

Gauge Conditions

NF Nooksack River below Cascade Creek near Glacier, WA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 250.0 – 1,800.0 CFS

Higher flows possible for skilled groups. Frequently paddled up to 2500 cfs by locals. Expect continuous IV+/-V below Bender Rapid.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out is the final rapid at the end of this section, marking the conclusion of the run with a complex exit requiring precise navigation. Paddlers must carefully maneuver through a tight channel with potential undercut rocks and shifting hydraulics, making a clean line critical for a safe takeout. The rapid's positioning and potential for strainers demand full attention and technical skill to successfully exit the river.