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Pilchuck Creek

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Why you'll love it

12.3 mi run
Flows year-round
207 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
207 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
100.8 ft/mi
Drainage area
42 sq mi

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

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Pilchuck Creek

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Managing agency
State Department of Natural Resources

About this water

Pilchuck Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Mount Vernon, Washington. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 206 cfs and a gradient of about 100.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state natural resources department.

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Guided trips nearby

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Port Susan Camping Club

Kayaking business nearby (~19 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Deception Pass Tours

Kayaking business nearby (~26 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Community Boating Center

Kayaking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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