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Rapid WA Class III

Emerald City Entrance

Snoqualmie, S. Fork - 2. Tinkham Road to SE Homestead Valley Road (WA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF Snoqualmie River above Alice Creek near Garcia, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 700.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Emerald City Entrance
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Emerald City Entrance marks the start of the gorge section, featuring a technical boulder-strewn entry with multiple potential lines and increasing water complexity. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp rocks and reactive waves, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering to avoid potential hydraulic traps and maintain downstream momentum.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Tinkham Road to SE Homestead Valley Road
Snoqualmie, S. Fork
IV-V 2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater