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East Fork Foss River

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Inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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Why you'll love it

8.1 mi run

Seasonal — can run dry

141 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water: Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow: 141 cfs
Average current: 1.3 ft/s
Gradient: 464.5 ft/mi
Drainage area: 25 sq mi

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

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East Fork Foss River

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Managing agency: Forest Service

About this water

East Fork Foss River is an 8.1-mile paddling stretch near Skykomish, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 141 cfs and a gradient of about 464.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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