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Rapid WA Class III+

Kahuna

Nisqually - 3 - McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant · WA

American Whitewater 46.9731, -122.5758

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Gauge Conditions

Nisqually River at McKenna, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Kahuna is the most significant rapid on this stretch with several mid-size boulders over a short stretch of slightly steeper gradient. The line is generally down the middle with several alternatives depending on flows and your preference. USGS river mile 17.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
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3 - McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant
Nisqually
II-III 9.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater