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Waterfall WA Class VI

Alpine Falls

Tye - 1. Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls (WA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5,000.0 – 7,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Alpine Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Alpine Falls presents a challenging descent for kayakers, and has only been run by a handful of people due to the high risk factor. The line starts on the left side, necessitating a difficult ferry to reach river left, followed by a precise boof to avoid pitoning before the 40-foot slide. Failure to execute the initial drop correctly would force a paddler towards the extremely dangerous right side.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
3.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
1. Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls
Tye
V 3.2 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater