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Waterfall WA Class V

Middle Lewis River Falls

Lewis, N. Fork - 3. Quartz Creek to Cussed Hollow (The Falls) (WA)

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Gauge Conditions
Lewis River above Muddy River near Cougar, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

At lower flows the top tier in Upper Falls becomes too shallow but Lower Falls is more runnable. At medium flows Upper Falls can be run by way of double drop

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Middle Lewis River Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Middle Lewis River Falls is a massive 33-foot vertical waterfall that requires precise boat positioning and expert-level skills to navigate safely. Paddlers must execute a near-perfect centerline drop with minimal margin for error, avoiding dangerous undercut rock formations and potential pin hazards on either side of the narrow vertical descent. Extreme caution is required, with mandatory scouting and safety support recommended due to the high consequence nature of this technical Class V waterfall.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
-74.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3. Quartz Creek to Cussed Hollow (The Falls)
Lewis, N. Fork
V+ 4.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater