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Rapid WA Class V

Skin So Soft

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

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Gauge Conditions
Skykomish River near Gold Bar, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5,000.0 – 7,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Skin So Soft
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The standard line runs far right, avoiding rocks at the base of the falls toward the center and left. The drop offers a smooth ride if you set it up correctly. A challenging portage exists on river left, but it requires climbing moves and tricky reentry below.

 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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1. Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls
Tye
V 3.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater