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Canyon River

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Why you'll love it

19.8 mi run
Flows year-round
228 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
228 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
106.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
23 sq mi

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

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About this water

Canyon River is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Elma, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 228 cfs and a gradient of about 106.7 feet per mile.

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~3 min drive

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~4 min drive

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~27 min drive

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~10 min drive

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~29 min drive

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~11 min drive

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Big Creek

~14 min drive

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Port of Dewatto

Kayaking business nearby (~24 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Ocean Shores Recreation Club

Kayaking business nearby (~36 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Jade Scuba Adventures

Kayaking business nearby (~45 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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