Sauk - 4 - Darrington to Sauk River Park


Sauk, Washington, US

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4 - Darrington to Sauk River Park

Usual Difficulty II (for normal flows)
Length 14.6 Miles
Avg. Gradient 13 fpm
Max Gradient 13 fpm

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Photo of Eric and Roj by Joyce

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SAUK RIVER NEAR SAUK, WA
usgs-12189500 2000 - 5000 cfs II 00h20m 3400 cfs (rc= 0.5 )


River Description

Class I and II sections through a braided channel. Rapids are formed by numerous gravel bars. Log jams can be a significant hazard for beginning boaters.

lat/long approximate by Tiger Mapsurfer


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-05-01 02:56:52

Sauk River Access

Detail Trip Report  Sauk River Access  Sauk, WA(1.04MB .jpeg)

Gina

Detail Trip Report  Gina  Sauk, WA(1.40MB .jpeg)

42056.jpeg

Detail Trip Report  42056.jpeg  Sauk, WA(1.42MB .jpeg)

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Detail Trip Report  42054.jpeg  Sauk, WA(1.34MB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

We have no additional information about how various flows affect runnability (or playability) of this section of river. If you can provide additional information, please either directly contact the StreamTeam member for this reach, or add a 'comment' or a 'report' with your information to help out your fellow boaters.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SAUK RIVER NEAR SAUK, WA
usgs-12189500 2000 - 5000 cfs II 00h20m 3400 cfs (rc= 0.5 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
2000 -5000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable II

Report - Reports of Sauk 4 - Darrington to Sauk River Park and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Sauk [WA] 42056.jpeg n/a Joyce Stuart
8y23d09h03m Sauk [WA] Sauk River Access n/a Thomas O'Keefe

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User Comments


2010-05-31 09:54:00 (621 days ago)
David ElliottDetails
There are two dangerous spots on this run where you may be forced into logs. Both are within the
first mile below the mill. Take it slow through this section. Below this, the river seems to be
repairing itself and deepening channels.
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