Chewuch, Washington, US

3. Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop (The Lower)

Usual Difficulty	II+(IV) (for normal flows)
Length	8 Miles
Avg. Gradient	30 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
CHEWUCH RIVER AT WINTHROP, WA
usgs-12448000	1000 - 2000 cfs	II+(IV)	66d05h53m	219 cfs (rc= -0.8 )

River Description

Logistics: On the east side of the town of Winthrop and just downstream of the confluence where the Chewuch joins the Methow, Highway 20 crosses the Methow at mile 193.3. This is the take-out. To reach the put-in head west through Winthrop and at Highway 20 mile 192.6, and turn north on West Chewuch Road (next to the town ball field and across from the FS visitor center). Continue on this road for 6.8 miles and turn right to the bridge that crosses the Chewuch River.