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Rapid WA Class III

Creamery Rapid

Trout Lake Creek - Trout Lake (Town) to White Salmon River · WA

American Whitewater 45.9950, -121.5084

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Gauge Conditions

White Salmon River near Underwood, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Creamery Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Creamery Rapid features a steep, technical descent with a significant drop that demands precise boat positioning and skilled maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced hydraulics and boulder-studded channels, with the primary line requiring a precise entry point to avoid potentially recirculating holes and sharp rock formations. Careful route selection and quick reflexes are critical, as the rapid's gradient and water volume can create unpredictable and consequential water features.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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Trout Lake (Town) to White Salmon River
Trout Lake Creek
II-III(IV) 3.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater