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Greenwater River

Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 6 h ago · oldest 6 h

problem: Agency alerts
27 active alerts in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; most severe: Grand Park 2 Fire Closure Update
USFSPosted Aug 11 · checked 6 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 44°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for canoeing
OpenWeather6 h ago

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Why you'll love it

11.6 mi run

Seasonal — can run dry

187 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water: Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow: 187 cfs
Average current: 1.3 ft/s
Gradient: 284.1 ft/mi
Drainage area: 49 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: Forest Service

About this water

Greenwater River is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Enumclaw, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 187 cfs and a gradient of about 284.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Photo: Williamborg 03:31, 29 May 2007 (UTC), Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

Bumping River

~30 min drive

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Cougar Flat

~24 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Washington.

Bumping Lake Picnic Area/Boating Site

~26 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Washington.

Photo: Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon River

~35 min drive

Carbon River is an 8.6-mile paddling stretch near Carbonado, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 304 cfs and a gradient of about 246.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the National Park Service.

American Forks Campground

~25 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Washington.

Lost Lake Boat Launch

~33 min drive

Lost Lake Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington.

Photo: Pfly, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Ohanapecosh River

~36 min drive

Ohanapecosh River is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Packwood, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 434 cfs and a gradient of about 265.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the National Park Service.

Cedar Springs Campground

~25 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Washington.

Three Bridges

~36 min drive

Three Bridges is a boat launch in Washington.

North Fork Little Naches River

~11 min drive

North Fork Little Naches River is a 7.4-mile paddling stretch near Cle Elum, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 65 cfs and a gradient of about 95.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Lost Lake Trail

~2 min drive