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Rapid WA Class III

Emerald City Entrance

American Whitewater 47.4255, -121.6159

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Gauge Conditions

SF Snoqualmie River above Alice Creek near Garcia, WA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 400.0 – 700.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Emerald City Entrance marks the start of the gorge section, featuring a technical boulder-strewn entry with multiple potential lines and increasing water complexity. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp rocks and reactive waves, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering to avoid potential hydraulic traps and maintain downstream momentum.