Access Site
WA
Put In
City: WA
County: Snohomish
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 48.04843100, -121.29074100
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Downey Creek at Mouth near Darrington, WA
14.9 mi away
South Fork Sultan River near Sultan, WA
17.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Sloan Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sloan Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Snohomish County, Washington, positioned near the headwaters of this medium-sized river system. The creek features a significant average gradient of 56.6 feet per mile, indicating moderate to challenging whitewater conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. With an average flow of 3.63 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.13 feet per second, water conditions can vary seasonally, requiring paddlers to check current conditions before launching.
This put-in provides access to a stream order 4 waterway that drains a substantial 758 square mile basin. The elevation differential of 935 feet over the creek's 16.53 mile length creates sustained gradient opportunities for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater paddling. Given the headwater location and stream characteristics, paddlers should be prepared for technical sections and variable water conditions typical of mountain creek environments in the Pacific Northwest.
This put-in provides access to a stream order 4 waterway that drains a substantial 758 square mile basin. The elevation differential of 935 feet over the creek's 16.53 mile length creates sustained gradient opportunities for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater paddling. Given the headwater location and stream characteristics, paddlers should be prepared for technical sections and variable water conditions typical of mountain creek environments in the Pacific Northwest.