Boulder Creek

Concrete, Washington

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Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    27 active alerts in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; most severe: Grand Park 2 Fire Closure Update

    USFSPosted Aug 11 · checked 15 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 56°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather15 h ago

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Why you'll love it

5.1 mi run
Flows year-round
79 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
79 cfs
Average current
1.4 ft/s
Gradient
466.2 ft/mi
Drainage area
11 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Managing agency
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About this water

Boulder Creek is a 5.1-mile paddling stretch near Concrete, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 79 cfs and a gradient of about 466.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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~12 min drive

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Guided trips nearby

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Community Boating Center

Kayaking business nearby (~37 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Deception Pass Tours

Kayaking business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Beachside RV Park at Birch Bay

Kayaking business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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