Nason - 2. Merritt to Coles Corner (Lower)


Nason, Washington, US

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2. Merritt to Coles Corner (Lower)

Usual Difficulty II-III (for normal flows)
Length 4 Miles
Avg. Gradient 60 fpm


River Description

SEASON: Spring snow melt

LOGISTICS: Put-in at the bridge across the creek at Highway 2 mile 81.4 (this is half a mile west of the rest area on Highway 2). Upstream of this put-in the channel is more braided (until you reach the canyon of the upper run). You can scout the run in a couple places along Highway 2, and take-out at mile 84.4 where the river comes along the road. Alternatively, you can continue to mile 84.8 at Cole's Corner, take Highway 207 to the north, and use the pullout 0.4 miles down this road.

DESCRIPTION:

A class II/III run along Highway 2. Be cautious of log hazards on this run.

for additional information see

  • Bennett, J. and T. Bennett. 1997. A guide to the whitewater rivers of Washington, second edition. Swiftwater Publishing. Portland, OR.


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-11-15 02:18:38

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Look for flows of 700-1500 cfs on the DOE Nason Creek gauge when the Wenatchee is between 8,000 and 13,000 cfs (based on Bennett). USGS gauge Wenatchee at Peshastin (also available through the NOAA hotline 206-526-8530). At the higher limit of flows this run becomes fast and continuous.

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