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Hazard WA Class IV

The Gorge

Kettle - Orient to Barstow (WA)

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Gauge Conditions
Kettle River near Laurier, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Gorge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Experts only at high water. Level 4/5 from melt off till early summer. Violent holes, 5 or 6 foot drop, powerful cross currents. Usually a Class 2/3 shoot on river left. Put out in large eddy on river right and scout first. Possible portage' if large rocks are visible in mid-stream.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.5 mi
Directions
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Orient to Barstow
Kettle
II-III 12.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater