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Panther Creek

Conditions: Caution

for canoeing, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    19 active alerts in Gifford Pinchot National Forest; most severe: Fire Restrictions

    USFSPosted Sep 18 · checked 10 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 78°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather10 h ago

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Why you'll love it

17.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
354 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
354 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
217.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
57 sq mi

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

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Panther Creek

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Managing agency
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About this water

Panther Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Carson, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 354 cfs and a gradient of about 217.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Guided trips nearby

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Kayaking business nearby (~44 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Portland Kayak Company

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

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