Trip Report
Packrafting - “Silly Stilly” South Fork Stillaguamish River
Red Bridge to Blue Bridge, 8 river miles, gauge was in the range of 6.3-6.4 feet. Moving speed 3.6 mph. Great class II+ build up to real class III. Hot day 90 degrees.
Logan DeGrand
May 14, 2023
- Sun, May 14, 2023
- South Fork Stillaguamish River: Boardman Creek to Verlot
- Packrafting
- Successful
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- Road suitable for all vehicles
From Red Bridge to Wiley Creek Campground was fun class II Boulder gardens. The rapids grow in size and length from Wiley Creek all the way to Blue Bridge. There are numerous class III rapids and two big III+ drops Wiley Creek Rapid and Ski Jump right before the bridge.
River right was a smooth run down Wiley Creek Rapid. Middle Right went down Ski Jump. There was also a sneak route on river left to avoid ski jump.
4 out of 5 paddlers swam. Good swimming and gear collection were very helpful.