Pilchuck River: Machias to Snohomish
Packraft a gentle Class II run just east of Everett and close to home for many.
Flow
- NOAA Gauge: Pilchuck--Near Snohomish (PILW1)
- 300-800 cfs: A good practice run with multiple features to practice on.
- 800-1,600 cfs: Faster flow and fewer features.
Put-In
- Manchias OK Mill Rd. Parking on the north east side of the bridge. Commonly used as a swimming hole.
Take-Out
- Pilchuck Park. Parking, restrooms, and gravel bar access to the river.
On The River
This 7-mile run is close to home and often runnable when other rives are too low.
Notes
- Learn More on American Whitewater's Pilchuck River 2-Machias to Snohomish (Lower Pilchuck) web page
- Suitable Activities: Packrafting
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Class II River
- Length: 7.0 mi
- 125 ft
- Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
- Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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