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Rapid WA Class II

Glacier Creek Access

Nooksack, N. Fork - 3 - Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 (WA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Photo
Glacier Creek Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Glacier Creek Access offers a straightforward Class II rapid with consistent small waves and occasional boulder gardens that require careful navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for potential shallow sections and watch for submerged rocks, particularly during lower water levels. The rapid provides a good warm-up section for the North Fork Nooksack, with multiple clean channel options that allow for route selection based on current water conditions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
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3 - Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27
Nooksack, N. Fork
II-III 9.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater