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Washington

Nason Creek

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What we do know

Inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it

13.7 mi run

Seasonal — can run dry

362 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water: Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow: 362 cfs
Average current: 1.4 ft/s
Gradient: 88.1 ft/mi
Drainage area: 94 sq mi

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

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Nason Creek

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Managing agency: Forest Service

About this water

Nason Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Leavenworth, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 362 cfs and a gradient of about 88.1 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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~27 min drive

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