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1. Grand Canyon

Elwha
Class V
8.5Miles

River Mapplet

County	Clallam
Zip Code	98362
Put In Longitude	-123.4913406
Put In Latitude	47.9061699
Take Out Longitude	-123.5973206
Take Out Latitude	48.0021515

Gauge Information (AuburnKayaker updated levels from ELWHA RIVER ABOVE LAKE MILLS at 9/9/2010 6:14:35 AM)

Gauge	Forecast	Height	Current Flow	Authority	Physical Update
ELWHA RIVER ABOVE LAKE MILLS	NWRFC \| FC Page	12.75	430 cfs	USGS - NWIS	09/09/2010 05:30 PDT
Minimum Recomended Level: 700 cfs Maximum Recomended Level: 1200 cfs

Access

Get out the Yak-Pak and load up the overnight self-support gear- you're goin Backpack'in! It's about 8.5 miles from the trail head to the put-in.

Some motivated paddlers choose to make a day trip out of this run. You should not attempt this unless Class V boating in remote wilderness canyons is something that is second nature to you, and or you are in fantastic physical shape. Besides, it's so nice in there, why hurry?

Putin Details

basicaly once the trail finds the river again, you can set up camp. You're at the put-in.

Takeout Details

Lake Mills Resevoir. There is a steep trail you can hike up and out on the North end of the lake, but you'll probably decide it's easier to simply paddle the extra mile or three to the downstream end of the lake.

River Alerts ( Add Alert )	GMaps
There are no alerts listed for this Run.	Putin \| Take Out \| Shuttle \| General Area \| River Mapplet

Features on this run

Feature Name Class

Eskimo Pie V

Scott's Scramble

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Other Issues
This is a remote wilderness run. Once you are in the canyon(s) you may find it very difficult to get out by any means other than kayaking downstream. Still, take a topo map. There are a few access points halfway through between the upper canyon and Rica Canyon.

Fun Facts
probably some of the very best geology for whitewater on the OP.